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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,005.02, 22,507.14 and 3,911.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,005.02, 22,507.14 and 3,911.32 is: 5,866.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,005.02 : 22,507.14 = 3,911.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,005.02/22,507.14 = 3,911.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,005.02x = 22,507.14 × 3,911.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,005.02x = 88,032,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,032,626.82/15,005.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,866.88

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