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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.80, 22,601.94 and 3,975.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.80, 22,601.94 and 3,975.62 is: 5,963.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.80 : 22,601.94 = 3,975.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.80/22,601.94 = 3,975.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.80x = 22,601.94 × 3,975.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.80x = 89,856,724.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,856,724.70/15,067.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.49

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