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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.61, 22,599.49 and 3,975.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.61, 22,599.49 and 3,975.13 is: 5,962.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.61 : 22,599.49 = 3,975.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.61/22,599.49 = 3,975.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.61x = 22,599.49 × 3,975.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.61x = 89,835,910.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,835,910.68/15,067.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,962.19

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