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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,294.84, 22,963.50 and 7,904.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,294.84, 22,963.50 and 7,904.76 is: 11,868.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,294.84 : 22,963.50 = 7,904.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,294.84/22,963.50 = 7,904.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,294.84x = 22,963.50 × 7,904.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,294.84x = 181,520,956.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,520,956.26/15,294.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,868.12

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