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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.28, 22,642.22 and 4,003.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.28, 22,642.22 and 4,003.64 is: 6,004.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.28 : 22,642.22 = 4,003.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.28/22,642.22 = 4,003.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.28x = 22,642.22 × 4,003.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.28x = 90,651,297.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,651,297.68/15,096.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.88

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