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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.21, 22,894.26 and 7,862.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.21, 22,894.26 and 7,862.77 is: 11,801.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.21 : 22,894.26 = 7,862.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.21/22,894.26 = 7,862.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.21x = 22,894.26 × 7,862.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.21x = 180,012,300.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,012,300.70/15,253.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,801.60

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