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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.15, 32,047.53 and 15,262.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.15, 32,047.53 and 15,262.12 is: 21,065.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.15 : 32,047.53 = 15,262.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.15/32,047.53 = 15,262.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.15x = 32,047.53 × 15,262.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.15x = 489,113,088.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,113,088.33/23,219.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.07

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