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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,090.03, 22,635.05 and 3,997.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,090.03, 22,635.05 and 3,997.59 is: 5,996.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,090.03 : 22,635.05 = 3,997.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,090.03/22,635.05 = 3,997.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,090.03x = 22,635.05 × 3,997.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,090.03x = 90,485,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,485,544.66/15,090.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.38

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