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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.33, 22,860.05 and 7,844.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.33, 22,860.05 and 7,844.27 is: 11,769.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.33 : 22,860.05 = 7,844.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.33/22,860.05 = 7,844.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.33x = 22,860.05 × 7,844.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.33x = 179,320,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,320,250.89/15,236.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,769.26

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