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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.06, 22,509.09 and 3,912.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.06, 22,509.09 and 3,912.72 is: 5,869.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.06 : 22,509.09 = 3,912.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.06/22,509.09 = 3,912.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.06x = 22,509.09 × 3,912.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.06x = 88,071,766.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,071,766.62/15,006.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.08

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