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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.68, 22,940.81 and 7,889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.68, 22,940.81 and 7,889.47 is: 11,845.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.68 : 22,940.81 = 7,889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.68/22,940.81 = 7,889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.68x = 22,940.81 × 7,889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.68x = 180,990,832.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,990,832.27/15,279.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,845.20

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