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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.83, 32,066.33 and 15,292.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.83, 32,066.33 and 15,292.13 is: 21,111.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.83 : 32,066.33 = 15,292.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.83/32,066.33 = 15,292.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.83x = 32,066.33 × 15,292.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.83x = 490,362,336.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,362,336.21/23,226.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.89

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