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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.08, 22,524.93 and 3,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.08, 22,524.93 and 3,922.80 is: 5,884.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.08 : 22,524.93 = 3,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.08/22,524.93 = 3,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.08x = 22,524.93 × 3,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.08x = 88,360,795.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,360,795.40/15,016.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,884.41

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