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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,262.43, 22,875.19 and 7,862.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,262.43, 22,875.19 and 7,862.85 is: 11,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,262.43 : 22,875.19 = 7,862.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,262.43/22,875.19 = 7,862.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,262.43x = 22,875.19 × 7,862.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,262.43x = 179,864,168.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,864,168.03/15,262.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,784.77

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