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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,231.09, 22,813.83 and 7,423.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,231.09, 22,813.83 and 7,423.50 is: 11,119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,231.09 : 22,813.83 = 7,423.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,231.09/22,813.83 = 7,423.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,231.09x = 22,813.83 × 7,423.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,231.09x = 169,358,467.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,358,467.01/15,231.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,119.26

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