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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.58, 22,585.03 and 3,964.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.58, 22,585.03 and 3,964.85 is: 5,947.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.58 : 22,585.03 = 3,964.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.58/22,585.03 = 3,964.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.58x = 22,585.03 × 3,964.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.58x = 89,546,218.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,546,218.05/15,056.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,947.31

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