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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,287.94, 22,911.05 and 7,876.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,287.94, 22,911.05 and 7,876.71 is: 11,804.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,287.94 : 22,911.05 = 7,876.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,287.94/22,911.05 = 7,876.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,287.94x = 22,911.05 × 7,876.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,287.94x = 180,463,716.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,463,716.34/15,287.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,804.32

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