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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,193.38, 32,033.49 and 15,271.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,193.38, 32,033.49 and 15,271.04 is: 21,091.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,193.38 : 32,033.49 = 15,271.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,193.38/32,033.49 = 15,271.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,193.38x = 32,033.49 × 15,271.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,193.38x = 489,184,707.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,184,707.13/23,193.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.57

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