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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.52, 22,638.30 and 3,998.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.52, 22,638.30 and 3,998.06 is: 5,997.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.52 : 22,638.30 = 3,998.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.52/22,638.30 = 3,998.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.52x = 22,638.30 × 3,998.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.52x = 90,509,281.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,509,281.70/15,091.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.36

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