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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.37, 32,072.67 and 15,280.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.37, 32,072.67 and 15,280.34 is: 21,090.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.37 : 32,072.67 = 15,280.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.37/32,072.67 = 15,280.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.37x = 32,072.67 × 15,280.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.37x = 490,081,141.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,081,141.94/23,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.22

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