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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.14, 32,091.01 and 15,305.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.14, 32,091.01 and 15,305.82 is: 21,111.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.14 : 32,091.01 = 15,305.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.14/32,091.01 = 15,305.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.14x = 32,091.01 × 15,305.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.14x = 491,179,222.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,179,222.68/23,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,111.33

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