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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.40, 22,830.63 and 13,250.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.40, 22,830.63 and 13,250.82 is: 19,859.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.40 : 22,830.63 = 13,250.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.40/22,830.63 = 13,250.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.40x = 22,830.63 × 13,250.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.40x = 302,524,568.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,524,568.62/15,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,859.29

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