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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.87, 32,062.23 and 15,289.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.87, 32,062.23 and 15,289.17 is: 21,107.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.87 : 32,062.23 = 15,289.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.87/32,062.23 = 15,289.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.87x = 32,062.23 × 15,289.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.87x = 490,204,707.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,204,707.48/23,223.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.79

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