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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,224.79, 32,063.51 and 15,290.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,224.79, 32,063.51 and 15,290.09 is: 21,109.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,224.79 : 32,063.51 = 15,290.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,224.79/32,063.51 = 15,290.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,224.79x = 32,063.51 × 15,290.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,224.79x = 490,253,953.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,253,953.62/23,224.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.08

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