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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.52, 22,645.80 and 4,003.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.52, 22,645.80 and 4,003.08 is: 6,004.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.52 : 22,645.80 = 4,003.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.52/22,645.80 = 4,003.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.52x = 22,645.80 × 4,003.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.52x = 90,652,949.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,652,949.06/15,096.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,004.89

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