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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,268.88, 22,903.32 and 7,868.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,268.88, 22,903.32 and 7,868.72 is: 11,803.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,268.88 : 22,903.32 = 7,868.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,268.88/22,903.32 = 7,868.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,268.88x = 22,903.32 × 7,868.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,268.88x = 180,219,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,219,812.15/15,268.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.08

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