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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.08, 22,848.50 and 7,434

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.08, 22,848.50 and 7,434 is: 11,151.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.08 : 22,848.50 = 7,434 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.08/22,848.50 = 7,434/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.08x = 22,848.50 × 7,434
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.08x = 169,855,749
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,855,749/15,231.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.92

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