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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.82, 22,604.51 and 3,671.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.82, 22,604.51 and 3,671.78 is: 5,507.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.82 : 22,604.51 = 3,671.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.82/22,604.51 = 3,671.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.82x = 22,604.51 × 3,671.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.82x = 82,998,787.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,998,787.73/15,069.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,507.62

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