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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.09, 22,548.99 and 3,939.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.09, 22,548.99 and 3,939.54 is: 5,909.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.09 : 22,548.99 = 3,939.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.09/22,548.99 = 3,939.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.09x = 22,548.99 × 3,939.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.09x = 88,832,648.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,832,648.06/15,033.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,909.14

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