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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,211.80, 22,821.30 and 7,817.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,211.80, 22,821.30 and 7,817.40 is: 11,727.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,211.80 : 22,821.30 = 7,817.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,211.80/22,821.30 = 7,817.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,211.80x = 22,821.30 × 7,817.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,211.80x = 178,403,230.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,403,230.62/15,211.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,727.95

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