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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,278.68, 22,920.74 and 7,881.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,278.68, 22,920.74 and 7,881.14 is: 11,823.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,278.68 : 22,920.74 = 7,881.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,278.68/22,920.74 = 7,881.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,278.68x = 22,920.74 × 7,881.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,278.68x = 180,641,560.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,641,560.84/15,278.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,823.11

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