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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.16, 22,558.82 and 3,945.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.16, 22,558.82 and 3,945.74 is: 5,918.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.16 : 22,558.82 = 3,945.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.16/22,558.82 = 3,945.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.16x = 22,558.82 × 3,945.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.16x = 89,011,238.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,011,238.43/15,039.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,918.63

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