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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,240.16, 32,063.04 and 15,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,240.16, 32,063.04 and 15,286.68 is: 21,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,240.16 : 32,063.04 = 15,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,240.16/32,063.04 = 15,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,240.16x = 32,063.04 × 15,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,240.16x = 490,137,432.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,137,432.31/23,240.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.11

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