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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,233.76, 22,849.92 and 7,434.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,233.76, 22,849.92 and 7,434.72 is: 11,151.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,233.76 : 22,849.92 = 7,434.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,233.76/22,849.92 = 7,434.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,233.76x = 22,849.92 × 7,434.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,233.76x = 169,882,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,882,757.22/15,233.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.73

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