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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.83, 22,564.17 and 3,798.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.83, 22,564.17 and 3,798.19 is: 5,697.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.83 : 22,564.17 = 3,798.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.83/22,564.17 = 3,798.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.83x = 22,564.17 × 3,798.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.83x = 85,702,873.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,702,873.04/15,042.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,697.26

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