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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.67, 22,571.19 and 3,955.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.67, 22,571.19 and 3,955.08 is: 5,932.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.67 : 22,571.19 = 3,955.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.67/22,571.19 = 3,955.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.67x = 22,571.19 × 3,955.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.67x = 89,270,862.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,270,862.15/15,047.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,932.54

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