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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.06, 22,512.09 and 3,914.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.06, 22,512.09 and 3,914.72 is: 5,872.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.06 : 22,512.09 = 3,914.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.06/22,512.09 = 3,914.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.06x = 22,512.09 × 3,914.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.06x = 88,128,528.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,128,528.96/15,008.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,872.08

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