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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.16, 32,138.92 and 15,218.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.16, 32,138.92 and 15,218.98 is: 21,006.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.16 : 32,138.92 = 15,218.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.16/32,138.92 = 15,218.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.16x = 32,138.92 × 15,218.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.16x = 489,121,580.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,121,580.70/23,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.62

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