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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,028.34, 22,541.59 and 3,934.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,028.34, 22,541.59 and 3,934.78 is: 5,901.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,028.34 : 22,541.59 = 3,934.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,028.34/22,541.59 = 3,934.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,028.34x = 22,541.59 × 3,934.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,028.34x = 88,696,146.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,696,146.06/15,028.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,901.93

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