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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.64, 32,087.56 and 15,303.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.64, 32,087.56 and 15,303.32 is: 21,107.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.64 : 32,087.56 = 15,303.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.64/32,087.56 = 15,303.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.64x = 32,087.56 × 15,303.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.64x = 491,046,198.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,046,198.70/23,263.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,107.88

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