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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,054.76, 22,581.99 and 3,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,054.76, 22,581.99 and 3,961.20 is: 5,941.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,054.76 : 22,581.99 = 3,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,054.76/22,581.99 = 3,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,054.76x = 22,581.99 × 3,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,054.76x = 89,451,863.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,451,863.47/15,054.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,941.77

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