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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,032.97, 22,548.83 and 3,939.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,032.97, 22,548.83 and 3,939.42 is: 5,908.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,032.97 : 22,548.83 = 3,939.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,032.97/22,548.83 = 3,939.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,032.97x = 22,548.83 × 3,939.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,032.97x = 88,829,292.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,829,292.18/15,032.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,908.96

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