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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.01, 22,503.83 and 3,909.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.01, 22,503.83 and 3,909.06 is: 5,863.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.01 : 22,503.83 = 3,909.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.01/22,503.83 = 3,909.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.01x = 22,503.83 × 3,909.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.01x = 87,968,802.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,968,802.15/15,002.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.80

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