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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.50, 22,604.27 and 3,975.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.50, 22,604.27 and 3,975.95 is: 5,964.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.50 : 22,604.27 = 3,975.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.50/22,604.27 = 3,975.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.50x = 22,604.27 × 3,975.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.50x = 89,873,483.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,873,483.94/15,068.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.33

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