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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.27, 22,584.24 and 3,962.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.27, 22,584.24 and 3,962.70 is: 5,944.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.27 : 22,584.24 = 3,962.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.27/22,584.24 = 3,962.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.27x = 22,584.24 × 3,962.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.27x = 89,494,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,494,567.85/15,056.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,944.01

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