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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,226.93, 32,066.43 and 15,292.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,226.93, 32,066.43 and 15,292.20 is: 21,111.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,226.93 : 32,066.43 = 15,292.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,226.93/32,066.43 = 15,292.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,226.93x = 32,066.43 × 15,292.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,226.93x = 490,366,260.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,366,260.85/23,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.97

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