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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,302.76, 32,148.78 and 15,348.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,302.76, 32,148.78 and 15,348.92 is: 21,175.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,302.76 : 32,148.78 = 15,348.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,302.76/32,148.78 = 15,348.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,302.76x = 32,148.78 × 15,348.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,302.76x = 493,449,052.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,449,052.32/23,302.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,175.56

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