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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.03, 32,062.54 and 15,272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.03, 32,062.54 and 15,272.99 is: 21,080.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.03 : 32,062.54 = 15,272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.03/32,062.54 = 15,272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.03x = 32,062.54 × 15,272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.03x = 489,690,852.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,690,852.79/23,230.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,080.08

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