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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.73, 22,595.78 and 3,970.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.73, 22,595.78 and 3,970.51 is: 5,955.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.73 : 22,595.78 = 3,970.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.73/22,595.78 = 3,970.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.73x = 22,595.78 × 3,970.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.73x = 89,716,770.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,716,770.45/15,063.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,955.81

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