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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.16, 22,567.84 and 3,951.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.16, 22,567.84 and 3,951.76 is: 5,927.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.16 : 22,567.84 = 3,951.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.16/22,567.84 = 3,951.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.16x = 22,567.84 × 3,951.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.16x = 89,182,687.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,182,687.40/15,045.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,927.67

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