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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.28, 22,529.95 and 3,928.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.28, 22,529.95 and 3,928.82 is: 5,892.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.28 : 22,529.95 = 3,928.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.28/22,529.95 = 3,928.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.28x = 22,529.95 × 3,928.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.28x = 88,516,144.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,516,144.52/15,021.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,892.72

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