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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.92, 22,897.80 and 7,773.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.92, 22,897.80 and 7,773.71 is: 11,641.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.92 : 22,897.80 = 7,773.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.92/22,897.80 = 7,773.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.92x = 22,897.80 × 7,773.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.92x = 178,000,742.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,000,742.35/15,289.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,641.71

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