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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.13, 32,069.50 and 15,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.13, 32,069.50 and 15,294.42 is: 21,115.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.13 : 32,069.50 = 15,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.13/32,069.50 = 15,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.13x = 32,069.50 × 15,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.13x = 490,484,402.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,484,402.19/23,229.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.06

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