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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,061.74, 22,590.96 and 3,967.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,061.74, 22,590.96 and 3,967.98 is: 5,951.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,061.74 : 22,590.96 = 3,967.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,061.74/22,590.96 = 3,967.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,061.74x = 22,590.96 × 3,967.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,061.74x = 89,640,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,640,477.46/15,061.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,951.54

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