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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,238.74, 22,863.30 and 8,219.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,238.74, 22,863.30 and 8,219.41 is: 12,331.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,238.74 : 22,863.30 = 8,219.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,238.74/22,863.30 = 8,219.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,238.74x = 22,863.30 × 8,219.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,238.74x = 187,922,836.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,922,836.65/15,238.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,331.91

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