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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.10, 22,537.67 and 3,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.10, 22,537.67 and 3,930.88 is: 5,896.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.10 : 22,537.67 = 3,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.10/22,537.67 = 3,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.10x = 22,537.67 × 3,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.10x = 88,592,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,592,905.90/15,024.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,896.72

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