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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.65, 22,875.62 and 7,857.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.65, 22,875.62 and 7,857.14 is: 11,783.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.65 : 22,875.62 = 7,857.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.65/22,875.62 = 7,857.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.65x = 22,875.62 × 7,857.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.65x = 179,736,795.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,736,795.26/15,253.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,783.20

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