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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.82, 22,504.50 and 3,908.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.82, 22,504.50 and 3,908.84 is: 5,863.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.82 : 22,504.50 = 3,908.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.82/22,504.50 = 3,908.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.82x = 22,504.50 × 3,908.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.82x = 87,966,377.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,966,377.26/15,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,863.32

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