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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,293.56, 22,891.11 and 7,887.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,293.56, 22,891.11 and 7,887.83 is: 11,806.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,293.56 : 22,891.11 = 7,887.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,293.56/22,891.11 = 7,887.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,293.56x = 22,891.11 × 7,887.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,293.56x = 180,561,168.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,561,168.92/15,293.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,806.35

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