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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,003.60, 22,503.42 and 3,911.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,003.60, 22,503.42 and 3,911.04 is: 5,866.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,003.60 : 22,503.42 = 3,911.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,003.60/22,503.42 = 3,911.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,003.60x = 22,503.42 × 3,911.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,003.60x = 88,011,775.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,011,775.76/15,003.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.04

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