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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.12, 22,871.28 and 7,846.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.12, 22,871.28 and 7,846.08 is: 11,760.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.12 : 22,871.28 = 7,846.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.12/22,871.28 = 7,846.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.12x = 22,871.28 × 7,846.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.12x = 179,449,892.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,449,892.58/15,258.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,760.94

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