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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.20, 22,591.80 and 3,969.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.20, 22,591.80 and 3,969.60 is: 5,954.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.20 : 22,591.80 = 3,969.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.20/22,591.80 = 3,969.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.20x = 22,591.80 × 3,969.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.20x = 89,680,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,680,409.28/15,061.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.40

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