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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.09, 22,583.91 and 3,961.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.09, 22,583.91 and 3,961.83 is: 5,943.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.09 : 22,583.91 = 3,961.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.09/22,583.91 = 3,961.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.09x = 22,583.91 × 3,961.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.09x = 89,473,711.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,473,711.70/15,055.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,943.09

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