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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,254.38, 22,873.47 and 7,855.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,254.38, 22,873.47 and 7,855.84 is: 11,779.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,254.38 : 22,873.47 = 7,855.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,254.38/22,873.47 = 7,855.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,254.38x = 22,873.47 × 7,855.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,254.38x = 179,690,320.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,690,320.56/15,254.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,779.59

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