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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.40, 32,161.86 and 15,244.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.40, 32,161.86 and 15,244.92 is: 21,034.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.40 : 32,161.86 = 15,244.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.40/32,161.86 = 15,244.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.40x = 32,161.86 × 15,244.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.40x = 490,304,982.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,304,982.75/23,309.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,034.65

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