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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.09, 32,059.77 and 15,287.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.09, 32,059.77 and 15,287.38 is: 21,105.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.09 : 32,059.77 = 15,287.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.09/32,059.77 = 15,287.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.09x = 32,059.77 × 15,287.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.09x = 490,109,929.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,109,929.56/23,222.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,105.33

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