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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.59, 32,092.29 and 15,294.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.59, 32,092.29 and 15,294.60 is: 21,109.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.59 : 32,092.29 = 15,294.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.59/32,092.29 = 15,294.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.59x = 32,092.29 × 15,294.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.59x = 490,838,738.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,838,738.63/23,251.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.90

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