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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,008.80, 22,514.46 and 3,915.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,008.80, 22,514.46 and 3,915.48 is: 5,873.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,008.80 : 22,514.46 = 3,915.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,008.80/22,514.46 = 3,915.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,008.80x = 22,514.46 × 3,915.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,008.80x = 88,154,917.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,154,917.84/15,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,873.55

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