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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,060.93, 22,591.62 and 3,968.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,060.93, 22,591.62 and 3,968.73 is: 5,953.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,060.93 : 22,591.62 = 3,968.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,060.93/22,591.62 = 3,968.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,060.93x = 22,591.62 × 3,968.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,060.93x = 89,660,109.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,660,109.88/15,060.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.16

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