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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,227.93, 32,067.81 and 15,293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,227.93, 32,067.81 and 15,293.20 is: 21,113.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,227.93 : 32,067.81 = 15,293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,227.93/32,067.81 = 15,293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,227.93x = 32,067.81 × 15,293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,227.93x = 490,419,431.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,419,431.89/23,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.35

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