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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,250.74, 32,091.12 and 15,293.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,250.74, 32,091.12 and 15,293.70 is: 21,108.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,250.74 : 32,091.12 = 15,293.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,250.74/32,091.12 = 15,293.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,250.74x = 32,091.12 × 15,293.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,250.74x = 490,791,961.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,791,961.94/23,250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.66

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