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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,236.76, 22,833.72 and 7,223.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,236.76, 22,833.72 and 7,223.04 is: 10,824.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,236.76 : 22,833.72 = 7,223.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,236.76/22,833.72 = 7,223.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,236.76x = 22,833.72 × 7,223.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,236.76x = 164,928,872.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,928,872.91/15,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,824.41

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