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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,253.62, 22,889.08 and 8,233.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,253.62, 22,889.08 and 8,233.55 is: 12,355.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,253.62 : 22,889.08 = 8,233.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,253.62/22,889.08 = 8,233.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,253.62x = 22,889.08 × 8,233.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,253.62x = 188,458,366.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,458,366.31/15,253.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,355.00

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