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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.66, 22,510.01 and 3,913.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.66, 22,510.01 and 3,913.34 is: 5,870.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.66 : 22,510.01 = 3,913.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.66/22,510.01 = 3,913.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.66x = 22,510.01 × 3,913.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.66x = 88,089,322.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,089,322.53/15,006.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.02

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