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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.15, 22,851.60 and 7,436.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.15, 22,851.60 and 7,436.07 is: 11,155.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.15 : 22,851.60 = 7,436.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.15/22,851.60 = 7,436.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.15x = 22,851.60 × 7,436.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.15x = 169,925,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,925,945.77/15,233.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,155.01

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