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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.41, 22,511.13 and 3,914.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.41, 22,511.13 and 3,914.09 is: 5,871.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.41 : 22,511.13 = 3,914.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.41/22,511.13 = 3,914.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.41x = 22,511.13 × 3,914.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.41x = 88,110,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,110,588.82/15,007.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.14

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