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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,089.94, 22,636.76 and 3,996.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,089.94, 22,636.76 and 3,996.86 is: 5,995.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,089.94 : 22,636.76 = 3,996.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,089.94/22,636.76 = 3,996.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,089.94x = 22,636.76 × 3,996.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,089.94x = 90,475,827.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,475,827.41/15,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.77

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