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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.52, 22,633.80 and 3,995.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.52, 22,633.80 and 3,995.07 is: 5,992.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.52 : 22,633.80 = 3,995.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.52/22,633.80 = 3,995.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.52x = 22,633.80 × 3,995.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.52x = 90,423,515.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,423,515.51/15,088.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,992.87

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