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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.65, 32,048.22 and 15,262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.65, 32,048.22 and 15,262.62 is: 21,065.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.65 : 32,048.22 = 15,262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.65/32,048.22 = 15,262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.65x = 32,048.22 × 15,262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.65x = 489,139,643.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,139,643.30/23,219.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.76

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