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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,040.68, 22,562.01 and 3,947.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,040.68, 22,562.01 and 3,947.64 is: 5,921.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,040.68 : 22,562.01 = 3,947.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,040.68/22,562.01 = 3,947.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,040.68x = 22,562.01 × 3,947.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,040.68x = 89,066,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,066,693.16/15,040.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,921.72

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