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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.27, 22,604.99 and 3,975.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.27, 22,604.99 and 3,975.83 is: 5,964.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.27 : 22,604.99 = 3,975.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.27/22,604.99 = 3,975.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.27x = 22,604.99 × 3,975.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.27x = 89,873,597.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,873,597.39/15,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.03

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