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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.66, 22,565.59 and 3,950.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.66, 22,565.59 and 3,950.26 is: 5,925.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.66 : 22,565.59 = 3,950.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.66/22,565.59 = 3,950.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.66x = 22,565.59 × 3,950.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.66x = 89,139,947.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,139,947.55/15,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,925.42

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