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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.62, 32,162.94 and 15,222.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.62, 32,162.94 and 15,222.06 is: 21,009.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.62 : 32,162.94 = 15,222.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.62/32,162.94 = 15,222.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.62x = 32,162.94 × 15,222.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.62x = 489,586,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,586,202.46/23,302.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.92

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