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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.28, 22,637.34 and 3,998.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.28, 22,637.34 and 3,998.72 is: 5,997.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.28 : 22,637.34 = 3,998.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.28/22,637.34 = 3,998.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.28x = 22,637.34 × 3,998.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.28x = 90,520,271.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,520,271.02/15,092.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,997.79

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