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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.29, 22,835.35 and 11,233.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.29, 22,835.35 and 11,233.39 is: 16,828.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.29 : 22,835.35 = 11,233.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.29/22,835.35 = 11,233.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.29x = 22,835.35 × 11,233.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.29x = 256,518,392.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,518,392.34/15,243.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.28

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