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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.40, 32,029.77 and 15,273.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.40, 32,029.77 and 15,273.79 is: 21,065.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.40 : 32,029.77 = 15,273.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.40/32,029.77 = 15,273.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.40x = 32,029.77 × 15,273.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.40x = 489,215,980.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,215,980.73/23,223.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.65

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