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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,234.40, 22,832.13 and 13,251.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,234.40, 22,832.13 and 13,251.82 is: 19,860.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,234.40 : 22,832.13 = 13,251.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,234.40/22,832.13 = 13,251.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,234.40x = 22,832.13 × 13,251.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,234.40x = 302,567,276.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,567,276.98/15,234.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,860.79

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