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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,024.54, 22,535.09 and 3,932.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,024.54, 22,535.09 and 3,932.30 is: 5,898.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,024.54 : 22,535.09 = 3,932.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,024.54/22,535.09 = 3,932.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,024.54x = 22,535.09 × 3,932.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,024.54x = 88,614,734.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,614,734.41/15,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,898.00

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