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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,064.85, 22,597.40 and 3,973.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,064.85, 22,597.40 and 3,973.11 is: 5,959.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,064.85 : 22,597.40 = 3,973.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,064.85/22,597.40 = 3,973.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,064.85x = 22,597.40 × 3,973.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,064.85x = 89,781,965.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,781,965.85/15,064.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,959.70

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