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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.46, 22,594.86 and 3,969.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.46, 22,594.86 and 3,969.02 is: 5,953.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.46 : 22,594.86 = 3,969.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.46/22,594.86 = 3,969.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.46x = 22,594.86 × 3,969.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.46x = 89,679,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,679,451.24/15,062.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,953.84

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