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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.26, 22,924.52 and 7,886.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.26, 22,924.52 and 7,886.16 is: 11,818.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.26 : 22,924.52 = 7,886.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.26/22,924.52 = 7,886.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.26x = 22,924.52 × 7,886.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.26x = 180,786,432.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,786,432.64/15,297.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,818.22

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