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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,243.50, 22,835.67 and 11,233.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,243.50, 22,835.67 and 11,233.61 is: 16,828.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,243.50 : 22,835.67 = 11,233.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,243.50/22,835.67 = 11,233.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,243.50x = 22,835.67 × 11,233.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,243.50x = 256,526,940.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,526,940.20/15,243.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,828.61

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