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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.64, 32,093.08 and 15,307.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.64, 32,093.08 and 15,307.32 is: 21,113.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.64 : 32,093.08 = 15,307.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.64/32,093.08 = 15,307.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.64x = 32,093.08 × 15,307.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.64x = 491,259,045.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,259,045.35/23,267.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,113.40

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