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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,247.26, 22,852.62 and 7,855.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,247.26, 22,852.62 and 7,855.20 is: 11,773.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,247.26 : 22,852.62 = 7,855.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,247.26/22,852.62 = 7,855.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,247.26x = 22,852.62 × 7,855.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,247.26x = 179,511,900.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,511,900.62/15,247.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,773.39

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