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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,277.93, 22,917.60 and 7,896.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,277.93, 22,917.60 and 7,896.80 is: 11,845.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,277.93 : 22,917.60 = 7,896.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,277.93/22,917.60 = 7,896.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,277.93x = 22,917.60 × 7,896.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,277.93x = 180,975,809.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,975,809.86/15,277.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.57

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