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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.85, 22,578.96 and 3,961.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.85, 22,578.96 and 3,961.38 is: 5,941.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.85 : 22,578.96 = 3,961.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.85/22,578.96 = 3,961.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.85x = 22,578.96 × 3,961.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.85x = 89,443,840.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,443,840.56/15,053.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.59

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