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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,253.14, 32,073.09 and 15,292.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,253.14, 32,073.09 and 15,292.82 is: 21,093.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,253.14 : 32,073.09 = 15,292.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,253.14/32,073.09 = 15,292.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,253.14x = 32,073.09 × 15,292.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,253.14x = 490,487,992.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,487,992.21/23,253.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.41

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