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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,288.34, 22,953.75 and 7,898.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,288.34, 22,953.75 and 7,898.26 is: 11,858.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,288.34 : 22,953.75 = 7,898.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,288.34/22,953.75 = 7,898.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,288.34x = 22,953.75 × 7,898.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,288.34x = 181,294,685.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,294,685.48/15,288.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,858.36

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