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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.56, 22,511.34 and 3,914.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.56, 22,511.34 and 3,914.22 is: 5,871.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.56 : 22,511.34 = 3,914.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.56/22,511.34 = 3,914.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.56x = 22,511.34 × 3,914.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.56x = 88,114,337.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,114,337.25/15,007.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,871.33

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