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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.63, 22,598.21 and 3,974.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.63, 22,598.21 and 3,974.20 is: 5,960.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.63 : 22,598.21 = 3,974.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.63/22,598.21 = 3,974.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.63x = 22,598.21 × 3,974.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.63x = 89,809,759.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,809,759.62/15,066.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,960.84

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