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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,030.74, 22,545.44 and 3,937.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,030.74, 22,545.44 and 3,937.18 is: 5,905.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,030.74 : 22,545.44 = 3,937.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,030.74/22,545.44 = 3,937.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,030.74x = 22,545.44 × 3,937.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,030.74x = 88,765,499.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,765,499.86/15,030.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,905.60

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