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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.30, 22,849.95 and 8,672.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.30, 22,849.95 and 8,672.30 is: 13,008.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.30 : 22,849.95 = 8,672.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.30/22,849.95 = 8,672.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.30x = 22,849.95 × 8,672.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.30x = 198,161,621.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,161,621.39/15,233.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,008.45

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