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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,238.13, 32,052.40 and 15,277.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,238.13, 32,052.40 and 15,277.81 is: 21,072.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,238.13 : 32,052.40 = 15,277.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,238.13/32,052.40 = 15,277.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,238.13x = 32,052.40 × 15,277.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,238.13x = 489,690,477.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,690,477.24/23,238.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,072.71

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