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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.53, 32,061.85 and 15,272.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.53, 32,061.85 and 15,272.49 is: 21,079.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.53 : 32,061.85 = 15,272.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.53/32,061.85 = 15,272.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.53x = 32,061.85 × 15,272.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.53x = 489,664,245.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,664,245.33/23,229.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,079.39

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