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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.52, 32,097.50 and 15,507.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.52, 32,097.50 and 15,507.12 is: 21,392.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.52 : 32,097.50 = 15,507.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.52/32,097.50 = 15,507.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.52x = 32,097.50 × 15,507.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.52x = 497,739,784.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,739,784.20/23,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,392.96

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