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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,308.22, 22,962.32 and 7,908.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,308.22, 22,962.32 and 7,908.86 is: 11,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,308.22 : 22,962.32 = 7,908.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,308.22/22,962.32 = 7,908.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,308.22x = 22,962.32 × 7,908.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,308.22x = 181,605,774.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,605,774.16/15,308.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,863.28

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