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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.60, 22,614.48 and 3,982.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.60, 22,614.48 and 3,982.18 is: 5,973.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.60 : 22,614.48 = 3,982.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.60/22,614.48 = 3,982.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.60x = 22,614.48 × 3,982.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.60x = 90,054,796.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,054,796.98/15,075.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.55

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