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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.10, 22,592.72 and 3,970.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.10, 22,592.72 and 3,970.66 is: 5,955.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.10 : 22,592.72 = 3,970.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.10/22,592.72 = 3,970.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.10x = 22,592.72 × 3,970.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.10x = 89,708,009.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,708,009.60/15,063.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.48

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