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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,264.52, 32,094.74 and 15,505.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,264.52, 32,094.74 and 15,505.12 is: 21,390.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,264.52 : 32,094.74 = 15,505.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,264.52/32,094.74 = 15,505.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,264.52x = 32,094.74 × 15,505.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,264.52x = 497,632,795.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,632,795.07/23,264.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.20

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