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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.89, 15,341.85 and 8,493.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.89, 15,341.85 and 8,493.33 is: 12,732.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.89 : 15,341.85 = 8,493.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.89/15,341.85 = 8,493.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.89x = 15,341.85 × 8,493.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.89x = 130,303,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,303,394.86/10,233.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.54

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