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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.85, 22,550.87 and 3,940.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.85, 22,550.87 and 3,940.44 is: 5,910.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.85 : 22,550.87 = 3,940.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.85/22,550.87 = 3,940.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.85x = 22,550.87 × 3,940.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.85x = 88,860,466.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,860,466.12/15,033.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.69

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