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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.53, 32,049.43 and 15,263.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.53, 32,049.43 and 15,263.49 is: 21,066.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.53 : 32,049.43 = 15,263.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.53/32,049.43 = 15,263.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.53x = 32,049.43 × 15,263.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.53x = 489,186,116.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,186,116.15/23,220.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,066.97

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