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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.64, 32,072.40 and 15,292.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.64, 32,072.40 and 15,292.32 is: 21,092.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.64 : 32,072.40 = 15,292.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.64/32,072.40 = 15,292.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.64x = 32,072.40 × 15,292.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.64x = 490,461,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,461,403.97/23,252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,092.72

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