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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.40, 22,850.10 and 12,499.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.40, 22,850.10 and 12,499.65 is: 18,749.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.40 : 22,850.10 = 12,499.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.40/22,850.10 = 12,499.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.40x = 22,850.10 × 12,499.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.40x = 285,618,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,618,252.47/15,233.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,749.48

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