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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,246.55, 32,088.47 and 13,815

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,246.55, 32,088.47 and 13,815 is: 19,069.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,246.55 : 32,088.47 = 13,815 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,246.55/32,088.47 = 13,815/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,246.55x = 32,088.47 × 13,815
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,246.55x = 443,302,213.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,302,213.05/23,246.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,069.59

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