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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.28, 22,568.70 and 3,952

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.28, 22,568.70 and 3,952 is: 5,928.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.28 : 22,568.70 = 3,952 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.28/22,568.70 = 3,952/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.28x = 22,568.70 × 3,952
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.28x = 89,191,502.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,191,502.40/15,045.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.20

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