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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.29, 22,833.85 and 11,232.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.29, 22,833.85 and 11,232.39 is: 16,826.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.29 : 22,833.85 = 11,232.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.29/22,833.85 = 11,232.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.29x = 22,833.85 × 11,232.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.29x = 256,478,754.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,478,754.90/15,242.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,826.78

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