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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,241.88, 22,862.08 and 3,997.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,241.88, 22,862.08 and 3,997.28 is: 5,995.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,241.88 : 22,862.08 = 3,997.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,241.88/22,862.08 = 3,997.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,241.88x = 22,862.08 × 3,997.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,241.88x = 91,386,135.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,386,135.14/15,241.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,995.73

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