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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,266.94, 22,881.93 and 7,867.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,266.94, 22,881.93 and 7,867.35 is: 11,791.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,266.94 : 22,881.93 = 7,867.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,266.94/22,881.93 = 7,867.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,266.94x = 22,881.93 × 7,867.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,266.94x = 180,020,151.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,020,151.99/15,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,791.50

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