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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.67, 22,593.69 and 3,970.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.67, 22,593.69 and 3,970.08 is: 5,955.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.67 : 22,593.69 = 3,970.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.67/22,593.69 = 3,970.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.67x = 22,593.69 × 3,970.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.67x = 89,698,756.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,698,756.80/15,062.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.04

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