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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,096.97, 22,642.86 and 4,003.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,096.97, 22,642.86 and 4,003.84 is: 6,005.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,096.97 : 22,642.86 = 4,003.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,096.97/22,642.86 = 4,003.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,096.97x = 22,642.86 × 4,003.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,096.97x = 90,658,275.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,658,275.37/15,096.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,005.07

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