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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.73, 22,594.28 and 3,969.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.73, 22,594.28 and 3,969.51 is: 5,954.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.73 : 22,594.28 = 3,969.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.73/22,594.28 = 3,969.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.73x = 22,594.28 × 3,969.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.73x = 89,688,115.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,688,115.83/15,062.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,954.31

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