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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,197.20, 32,015.43 and 15,262.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,197.20, 32,015.43 and 15,262.44 is: 21,064.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,197.20 : 32,015.43 = 15,262.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,197.20/32,015.43 = 15,262.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,197.20x = 32,015.43 × 15,262.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,197.20x = 488,633,579.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 488,633,579.45/23,197.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,064.33

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