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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.70, 22,553.43 and 3,944.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.70, 22,553.43 and 3,944.50 is: 5,916.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.70 : 22,553.43 = 3,944.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.70/22,553.43 = 3,944.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.70x = 22,553.43 × 3,944.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.70x = 88,962,004.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,962,004.64/15,036.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,916.33

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