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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.40, 22,896.60 and 7,866.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.40, 22,896.60 and 7,866.40 is: 11,799.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.40 : 22,896.60 = 7,866.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.40/22,896.60 = 7,866.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.40x = 22,896.60 × 7,866.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.40x = 180,113,814.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,113,814.24/15,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,799.60

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