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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.16, 22,509.26 and 3,912.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.16, 22,509.26 and 3,912.84 is: 5,869.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.16 : 22,509.26 = 3,912.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.16/22,509.26 = 3,912.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.16x = 22,509.26 × 3,912.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.16x = 88,075,057.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,075,057.06/15,006.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,869.26

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