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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076.53, 22,611.56 and 3,982.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,076.53, 22,611.56 and 3,982.77 is: 5,973.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,076.53 : 22,611.56 = 3,982.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,076.53/22,611.56 = 3,982.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,076.53x = 22,611.56 × 3,982.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,076.53x = 90,056,622.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,056,622.91/15,076.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,973.30

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