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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.79, 22,552.01 and 3,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.79, 22,552.01 and 3,940.44 is: 5,911.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.79 : 22,552.01 = 3,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.79/22,552.01 = 3,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.79x = 22,552.01 × 3,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.79x = 88,864,842.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,864,842.28/15,033.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.01

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