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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.44, 22,881.18 and 7,866.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.44, 22,881.18 and 7,866.85 is: 11,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.44 : 22,881.18 = 7,866.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.44/22,881.18 = 7,866.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.44x = 22,881.18 × 7,866.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.44x = 180,002,810.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,002,810.88/15,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.75

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