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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,062.88, 22,592.60 and 3,970.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,062.88, 22,592.60 and 3,970.44 is: 5,955.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,062.88 : 22,592.60 = 3,970.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,062.88/22,592.60 = 3,970.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,062.88x = 22,592.60 × 3,970.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,062.88x = 89,702,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,702,542.89/15,062.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.21

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