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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,222.64, 32,052.36 and 15,265.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,222.64, 32,052.36 and 15,265.60 is: 21,069.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,222.64 : 32,052.36 = 15,265.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,222.64/32,052.36 = 15,265.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,222.64x = 32,052.36 × 15,265.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,222.64x = 489,298,506.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,298,506.82/23,222.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,069.89

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