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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,070.41, 22,603.01 and 3,977.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,070.41, 22,603.01 and 3,977.19 is: 5,965.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,070.41 : 22,603.01 = 3,977.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,070.41/22,603.01 = 3,977.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,070.41x = 22,603.01 × 3,977.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,070.41x = 89,896,445.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,896,445.46/15,070.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,965.10

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