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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,045.84, 22,568.61 and 3,952.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,045.84, 22,568.61 and 3,952.33 is: 5,928.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,045.84 : 22,568.61 = 3,952.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,045.84/22,568.61 = 3,952.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,045.84x = 22,568.61 × 3,952.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,045.84x = 89,198,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,198,594.36/15,045.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,928.46

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