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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.30, 22,922.66 and 7,900.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.30, 22,922.66 and 7,900.18 is: 11,850.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.30 : 22,922.66 = 7,900.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.30/22,922.66 = 7,900.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.30x = 22,922.66 × 7,900.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.30x = 181,093,102.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,093,102.52/15,281.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,850.63

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