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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,004.54, 22,506.82 and 3,911.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,004.54, 22,506.82 and 3,911.20 is: 5,866.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,004.54 : 22,506.82 = 3,911.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,004.54/22,506.82 = 3,911.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,004.54x = 22,506.82 × 3,911.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,004.54x = 88,028,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,028,674.38/15,004.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.80

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