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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.55, 22,502.33 and 3,908.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.55, 22,502.33 and 3,908.21 is: 5,862.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.55 : 22,502.33 = 3,908.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.55/22,502.33 = 3,908.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.55x = 22,502.33 × 3,908.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.55x = 87,943,699.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,943,699.08/15,001.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,862.31

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