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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.46, 32,052.10 and 15,265.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.46, 32,052.10 and 15,265.43 is: 21,069.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.46 : 32,052.10 = 15,265.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.46/32,052.10 = 15,265.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.46x = 32,052.10 × 15,265.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.46x = 489,289,088.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,289,088.90/23,222.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.65

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