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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.79, 22,505.48 and 3,909.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.79, 22,505.48 and 3,909.45 is: 5,864.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.79 : 22,505.48 = 3,909.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.79/22,505.48 = 3,909.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.79x = 22,505.48 × 3,909.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.79x = 87,984,001.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,984,001.70/15,002.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,864.51

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