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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,043.68, 22,566.51 and 3,950.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,043.68, 22,566.51 and 3,950.64 is: 5,926.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,043.68 : 22,566.51 = 3,950.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,043.68/22,566.51 = 3,950.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,043.68x = 22,566.51 × 3,950.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,043.68x = 89,152,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,152,157.07/15,043.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,926.22

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