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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.25, 21,024.32 and 8,944.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.25, 21,024.32 and 8,944.41 is: 12,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.25 : 21,024.32 = 8,944.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.25/21,024.32 = 8,944.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.25x = 21,024.32 × 8,944.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.25x = 188,050,138.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,050,138.05/15,233.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,344.72

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