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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.42, 22,982.92 and 7,837.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.42, 22,982.92 and 7,837.75 is: 11,734.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.42 : 22,982.92 = 7,837.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.42/22,982.92 = 7,837.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.42x = 22,982.92 × 7,837.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.42x = 180,134,304.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,134,304.18/15,350.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,734.82

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