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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.28, 32,061.51 and 15,272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.28, 32,061.51 and 15,272.24 is: 21,079.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.28 : 32,061.51 = 15,272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.28/32,061.51 = 15,272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.28x = 32,061.51 × 15,272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.28x = 489,650,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,650,999.12/23,229.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.05

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