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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,036.82, 22,552.99 and 3,943.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,036.82, 22,552.99 and 3,943.70 is: 5,914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,036.82 : 22,552.99 = 3,943.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,036.82/22,552.99 = 3,943.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,036.82x = 22,552.99 × 3,943.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,036.82x = 88,942,226.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,942,226.66/15,036.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,914.96

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