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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.72, 22,603.10 and 3,975.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.72, 22,603.10 and 3,975.17 is: 5,963.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.72 : 22,603.10 = 3,975.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.72/22,603.10 = 3,975.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.72x = 22,603.10 × 3,975.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.72x = 89,851,201.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,851,201.66/15,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.16

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