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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.52, 32,041.62 and 15,264.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.52, 32,041.62 and 15,264.04 is: 21,073.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.52 : 32,041.62 = 15,264.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.52/32,041.62 = 15,264.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.52x = 32,041.62 × 15,264.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.52x = 489,084,569.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,084,569.34/23,208.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,073.49

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