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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.48, 32,063.06 and 15,289.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.48, 32,063.06 and 15,289.76 is: 21,108.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.48 : 32,063.06 = 15,289.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.48/32,063.06 = 15,289.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.48x = 32,063.06 × 15,289.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.48x = 490,236,610.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,236,610.65/23,224.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.62

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