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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.16, 22,510.76 and 3,913.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.16, 22,510.76 and 3,913.84 is: 5,870.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.16 : 22,510.76 = 3,913.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.16/22,510.76 = 3,913.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.16x = 22,510.76 × 3,913.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.16x = 88,103,437.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,103,437.07/15,007.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,870.76

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