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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.39, 32,075.08 and 15,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.39, 32,075.08 and 15,189.76 is: 20,954.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.39 : 32,075.08 = 15,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.39/32,075.08 = 15,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.39x = 32,075.08 × 15,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.39x = 487,212,724.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,212,724.97/23,251.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,954.14

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