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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.02, 22,636.96 and 3,997.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.02, 22,636.96 and 3,997.71 is: 5,996.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.02 : 22,636.96 = 3,997.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.02/22,636.96 = 3,997.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.02x = 22,636.96 × 3,997.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.02x = 90,496,091.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,496,091.25/15,091.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.68

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