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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.14, 31,995.81 and 15,232.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.14, 31,995.81 and 15,232.46 is: 21,013.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.14 : 31,995.81 = 15,232.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.14/31,995.81 = 15,232.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.14x = 31,995.81 × 15,232.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.14x = 487,374,736.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,374,736.01/23,193.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.75

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