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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.58, 22,591.02 and 3,968.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.58, 22,591.02 and 3,968.86 is: 5,953.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.58 : 22,591.02 = 3,968.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.58/22,591.02 = 3,968.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.58x = 22,591.02 × 3,968.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.58x = 89,660,595.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,660,595.64/15,060.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.33

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