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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,792.28, 32,688.44 and 15,231.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,792.28, 32,688.44 and 15,231.28 is: 22,846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,792.28 : 32,688.44 = 15,231.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,792.28/32,688.44 = 15,231.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,792.28x = 32,688.44 × 15,231.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,792.28x = 497,886,782.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,886,782.40/21,792.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,846.93

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