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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,170.53, 32,001.90 and 15,248.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,170.53, 32,001.90 and 15,248.12 is: 21,059.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,170.53 : 32,001.90 = 15,248.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,170.53/32,001.90 = 15,248.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,170.53x = 32,001.90 × 15,248.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,170.53x = 487,968,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,968,811.43/23,170.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,059.89

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