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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.40, 32,096.98 and 15,314.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.40, 32,096.98 and 15,314.64 is: 21,129.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.40 : 32,096.98 = 15,314.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.40/32,096.98 = 15,314.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.40x = 32,096.98 × 15,314.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.40x = 491,553,693.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,553,693.79/23,264.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,129.01

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