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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,035.54, 22,554.64 and 3,942.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,035.54, 22,554.64 and 3,942.19 is: 5,913.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,035.54 : 22,554.64 = 3,942.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,035.54/22,554.64 = 3,942.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,035.54x = 22,554.64 × 3,942.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,035.54x = 88,914,563.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,914,563.49/15,035.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,913.63

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