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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,292.39, 32,158.11 and 15,348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,292.39, 32,158.11 and 15,348.12 is: 21,190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,292.39 : 32,158.11 = 15,348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,292.39/32,158.11 = 15,348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,292.39x = 32,158.11 × 15,348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,292.39x = 493,566,531.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,566,531.25/23,292.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,190.03

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