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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.11, 22,637.84 and 3,997.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.11, 22,637.84 and 3,997.53 is: 5,996.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.11 : 22,637.84 = 3,997.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.11/22,637.84 = 3,997.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.11x = 22,637.84 × 3,997.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.11x = 90,495,424.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,495,424.55/15,091.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,996.60

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