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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.99, 22,602.76 and 3,977.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.99, 22,602.76 and 3,977.45 is: 5,965.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.99 : 22,602.76 = 3,977.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.99/22,602.76 = 3,977.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.99x = 22,602.76 × 3,977.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.99x = 89,901,459.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,901,459.08/15,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.59

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