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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.16, 22,564.84 and 3,949.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.16, 22,564.84 and 3,949.76 is: 5,924.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.16 : 22,564.84 = 3,949.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.16/22,564.84 = 3,949.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.16x = 22,564.84 × 3,949.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.16x = 89,125,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,125,702.44/15,043.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,924.67

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