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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,533.19, 23,280.33 and 12,233.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,533.19, 23,280.33 and 12,233.25 is: 18,334.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,533.19 : 23,280.33 = 12,233.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,533.19/23,280.33 = 12,233.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,533.19x = 23,280.33 × 12,233.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,533.19x = 284,794,096.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,794,096.97/15,533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.55

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