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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.77, 22,605.74 and 3,976.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.77, 22,605.74 and 3,976.33 is: 5,964.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.77 : 22,605.74 = 3,976.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.77/22,605.74 = 3,976.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.77x = 22,605.74 × 3,976.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.77x = 89,887,882.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,887,882.13/15,069.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,964.78

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