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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,031.74, 22,546.94 and 3,938.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,031.74, 22,546.94 and 3,938.18 is: 5,907.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,031.74 : 22,546.94 = 3,938.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,031.74/22,546.94 = 3,938.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,031.74x = 22,546.94 × 3,938.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,031.74x = 88,793,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,793,908.17/15,031.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,907.09

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