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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,057.34, 22,584.18 and 3,964.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,057.34, 22,584.18 and 3,964.88 is: 5,946.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,057.34 : 22,584.18 = 3,964.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,057.34/22,584.18 = 3,964.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,057.34x = 22,584.18 × 3,964.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,057.34x = 89,543,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,543,563.60/15,057.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.84

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