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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,285.80, 22,934.52 and 7,885.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,285.80, 22,934.52 and 7,885.54 is: 11,831.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,285.80 : 22,934.52 = 7,885.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,285.80/22,934.52 = 7,885.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,285.80x = 22,934.52 × 7,885.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,285.80x = 180,851,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,851,074.84/15,285.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,831.31

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