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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,011.71, 22,517.56 and 3,918.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,011.71, 22,517.56 and 3,918.30 is: 5,877.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,011.71 : 22,517.56 = 3,918.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,011.71/22,517.56 = 3,918.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,011.71x = 22,517.56 × 3,918.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,011.71x = 88,230,565.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,230,565.14/15,011.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,877.45

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