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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.88, 32,124.80 and 15,630.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.88, 32,124.80 and 15,630.03 is: 21,563.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.88 : 32,124.80 = 15,630.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.88/32,124.80 = 15,630.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.88x = 32,124.80 × 15,630.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.88x = 502,111,587.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,111,587.74/23,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,563.85

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