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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.04, 22,517.88 and 3,917.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.04, 22,517.88 and 3,917.64 is: 5,876.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.04 : 22,517.88 = 3,917.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.04/22,517.88 = 3,917.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.04x = 22,517.88 × 3,917.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.04x = 88,216,947.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,216,947.40/15,011.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,876.80

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