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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,233.58, 32,075.62 and 15,298.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,233.58, 32,075.62 and 15,298.88 is: 21,121.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,233.58 : 32,075.62 = 15,298.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,233.58/32,075.62 = 15,298.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,233.58x = 32,075.62 × 15,298.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,233.58x = 490,721,061.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,721,061.31/23,233.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.20

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