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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.52, 22,601.70 and 3,976.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.52, 22,601.70 and 3,976.32 is: 5,963.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.52 : 22,601.70 = 3,976.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.52/22,601.70 = 3,976.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.52x = 22,601.70 × 3,976.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.52x = 89,871,591.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,871,591.74/15,069.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,963.80

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