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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,006.85, 22,509.68 and 3,762.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,006.85, 22,509.68 and 3,762.16 is: 5,643.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,006.85 : 22,509.68 = 3,762.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,006.85/22,509.68 = 3,762.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,006.85x = 22,509.68 × 3,762.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,006.85x = 84,684,942.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,684,942.62/15,006.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,643.09

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