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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,280.54, 32,113.44 and 15,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,280.54, 32,113.44 and 15,319.86 is: 21,132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,280.54 : 32,113.44 = 15,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,280.54/32,113.44 = 15,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,280.54x = 32,113.44 × 15,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,280.54x = 491,973,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,973,404.92/23,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,132.39

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