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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,286.36, 22,929.58 and 7,889.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,286.36, 22,929.58 and 7,889.48 is: 11,834.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,286.36 : 22,929.58 = 7,889.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,286.36/22,929.58 = 7,889.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,286.36x = 22,929.58 × 7,889.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,286.36x = 180,902,462.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,902,462.82/15,286.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,834.24

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