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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.63, 22,593.72 and 3,971.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.63, 22,593.72 and 3,971.19 is: 5,956.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.63 : 22,593.72 = 3,971.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.63/22,593.72 = 3,971.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.63x = 22,593.72 × 3,971.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.63x = 89,723,954.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,723,954.93/15,063.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,956.33

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