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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.01, 22,517.37 and 3,918.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.01, 22,517.37 and 3,918.06 is: 5,877.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.01 : 22,517.37 = 3,918.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.01/22,517.37 = 3,918.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.01x = 22,517.37 × 3,918.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.01x = 88,224,406.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,224,406.70/15,011.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.31

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