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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.68, 22,942.32 and 7,890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.68, 22,942.32 and 7,890.48 is: 11,846.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.68 : 22,942.32 = 7,890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.68/22,942.32 = 7,890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.68x = 22,942.32 × 7,890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.68x = 181,025,917.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,025,917.11/15,280.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.72

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