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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.21, 22,879.26 and 7,852.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.21, 22,879.26 and 7,852.77 is: 11,786.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.21 : 22,879.26 = 7,852.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.21/22,879.26 = 7,852.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.21x = 22,879.26 × 7,852.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.21x = 179,665,566.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,665,566.55/15,243.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,786.60

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