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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.70, 22,592.33 and 3,970.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.70, 22,592.33 and 3,970.26 is: 5,954.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.70 : 22,592.33 = 3,970.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.70/22,592.33 = 3,970.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.70x = 22,592.33 × 3,970.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.70x = 89,697,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,697,404.25/15,062.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.94

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