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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,303.76, 32,150.16 and 15,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,303.76, 32,150.16 and 15,349.92 is: 21,176.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,303.76 : 32,150.16 = 15,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,303.76/32,150.16 = 15,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,303.76x = 32,150.16 × 15,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,303.76x = 493,502,383.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,502,383.99/23,303.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,176.94

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