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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.13, 32,051.03 and 15,276.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.13, 32,051.03 and 15,276.81 is: 21,071.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.13 : 32,051.03 = 15,276.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.13/32,051.03 = 15,276.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.13x = 32,051.03 × 15,276.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.13x = 489,637,419.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,637,419.23/23,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,071.34

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