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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.09, 22,829.10 and 7,333.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.09, 22,829.10 and 7,333.14 is: 10,990.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.09 : 22,829.10 = 7,333.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.09/22,829.10 = 7,333.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.09x = 22,829.10 × 7,333.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.09x = 167,408,986.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,408,986.37/15,232.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,990.55

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