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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,274.56, 32,104.08 and 15,313.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,274.56, 32,104.08 and 15,313.92 is: 21,123.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,274.56 : 32,104.08 = 15,313.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,274.56/32,104.08 = 15,313.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,274.56x = 32,104.08 × 15,313.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,274.56x = 491,639,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,639,312.79/23,274.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,123.46

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