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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,049.67, 22,574.19 and 3,957.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,049.67, 22,574.19 and 3,957.08 is: 5,935.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,049.67 : 22,574.19 = 3,957.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,049.67/22,574.19 = 3,957.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,049.67x = 22,574.19 × 3,957.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,049.67x = 89,327,875.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,327,875.77/15,049.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,935.54

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