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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.92, 22,583.46 and 3,964.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.92, 22,583.46 and 3,964.46 is: 5,946.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.92 : 22,583.46 = 3,964.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.92/22,583.46 = 3,964.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.92x = 22,583.46 × 3,964.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.92x = 89,531,280.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,531,280.29/15,056.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.19

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