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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.46, 22,593.36 and 3,968.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.46, 22,593.36 and 3,968.02 is: 5,952.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.46 : 22,593.36 = 3,968.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.46/22,593.36 = 3,968.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.46x = 22,593.36 × 3,968.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.46x = 89,650,947.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,650,947.47/15,061.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,952.34

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