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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,046.16, 22,569.34 and 3,952.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,046.16, 22,569.34 and 3,952.76 is: 5,929.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,046.16 : 22,569.34 = 3,952.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,046.16/22,569.34 = 3,952.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,046.16x = 22,569.34 × 3,952.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,046.16x = 89,211,184.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,211,184.38/15,046.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,929.17

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