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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,453.92, 15,666.24 and 7,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,453.92, 15,666.24 and 7,855.20 is: 11,771.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,453.92 : 15,666.24 = 7,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,453.92/15,666.24 = 7,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,453.92x = 15,666.24 × 7,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,453.92x = 123,061,448.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,061,448.45/10,453.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,771.80

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