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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.53, 15,350.60 and 2,838.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.53, 15,350.60 and 2,838.53 is: 4,257.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.53 : 15,350.60 = 2,838.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.53/15,350.60 = 2,838.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.53x = 15,350.60 × 2,838.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.53x = 43,573,138.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,573,138.62/10,233.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,257.88

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