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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.28, 32,049.09 and 15,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.28, 32,049.09 and 15,263.24 is: 21,066.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.28 : 32,049.09 = 15,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.28/32,049.09 = 15,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.28x = 32,049.09 × 15,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.28x = 489,172,876.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,172,876.14/23,220.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.63

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