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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.41, 22,853.34 and 7,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.41, 22,853.34 and 7,233.39 is: 10,852.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.41 : 22,853.34 = 7,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.41/22,853.34 = 7,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.41x = 22,853.34 × 7,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.41x = 165,307,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,307,121.02/15,232.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,852.33

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