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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,223.93, 32,062.30 and 15,289.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,223.93, 32,062.30 and 15,289.22 is: 21,107.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,223.93 : 32,062.30 = 15,289.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,223.93/32,062.30 = 15,289.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,223.93x = 32,062.30 × 15,289.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,223.93x = 490,207,398.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,207,398.09/23,223.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.86

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