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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.63, 32,054.47 and 15,279.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.63, 32,054.47 and 15,279.31 is: 21,074.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.63 : 32,054.47 = 15,279.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.63/32,054.47 = 15,279.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.63x = 32,054.47 × 15,279.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.63x = 489,770,184.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,770,184.02/23,239.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,074.78

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