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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,083.98, 22,627.12 and 3,990.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,083.98, 22,627.12 and 3,990.38 is: 5,985.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,083.98 : 22,627.12 = 3,990.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,083.98/22,627.12 = 3,990.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,083.98x = 22,627.12 × 3,990.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,083.98x = 90,290,683.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,290,683.99/15,083.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,985.87

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