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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.62, 32,066.02 and 15,291.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.62, 32,066.02 and 15,291.90 is: 21,111.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.62 : 32,066.02 = 15,291.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.62/32,066.02 = 15,291.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.62x = 32,066.02 × 15,291.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.62x = 490,350,371.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,350,371.24/23,226.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.57

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