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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,086.64, 22,627.50 and 3,994.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,086.64, 22,627.50 and 3,994.03 is: 5,990.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,086.64 : 22,627.50 = 3,994.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,086.64/22,627.50 = 3,994.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,086.64x = 22,627.50 × 3,994.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,086.64x = 90,374,913.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,374,913.83/15,086.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,990.39

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