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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,207.52, 32,040.24 and 15,263.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,207.52, 32,040.24 and 15,263.04 is: 21,072.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,207.52 : 32,040.24 = 15,263.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,207.52/32,040.24 = 15,263.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,207.52x = 32,040.24 × 15,263.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,207.52x = 489,031,464.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,031,464.73/23,207.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.11

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