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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.12, 22,910.62 and 7,873.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.12, 22,910.62 and 7,873.80 is: 11,818.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.12 : 22,910.62 = 7,873.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.12/22,910.62 = 7,873.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.12x = 22,910.62 × 7,873.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.12x = 180,393,639.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,393,639.76/15,264.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.15

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