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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,092.52, 22,639.80 and 3,999.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,092.52, 22,639.80 and 3,999.08 is: 5,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,092.52 : 22,639.80 = 3,999.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,092.52/22,639.80 = 3,999.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,092.52x = 22,639.80 × 3,999.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,092.52x = 90,538,371.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,538,371.38/15,092.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,998.89

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