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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,033.97, 22,550.32 and 3,940.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,033.97, 22,550.32 and 3,940.42 is: 5,910.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,033.97 : 22,550.32 = 3,940.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,033.97/22,550.32 = 3,940.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,033.97x = 22,550.32 × 3,940.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,033.97x = 88,857,731.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,857,731.93/15,033.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,910.46

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