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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.63, 32,066.05 and 15,291.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.63, 32,066.05 and 15,291.92 is: 21,111.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.63 : 32,066.05 = 15,291.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.63/32,066.05 = 15,291.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.63x = 32,066.05 × 15,291.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.63x = 490,351,471.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,351,471.32/23,226.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.61

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