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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.20, 22,644.91 and 3,851.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.20, 22,644.91 and 3,851.83 is: 5,777.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.20 : 22,644.91 = 3,851.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.20/22,644.91 = 3,851.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.20x = 22,644.91 × 3,851.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.20x = 87,224,277.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,224,277.44/15,096.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,777.90

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