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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.71, 22,602.62 and 3,977.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.71, 22,602.62 and 3,977.24 is: 5,965.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.71 : 22,602.62 = 3,977.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.71/22,602.62 = 3,977.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.71x = 22,602.62 × 3,977.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.71x = 89,895,941.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,895,941.30/15,069.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.34

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