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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,314.52, 32,162.04 and 15,252.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,314.52, 32,162.04 and 15,252.92 is: 21,041.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,314.52 : 32,162.04 = 15,252.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,314.52/32,162.04 = 15,252.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,314.52x = 32,162.04 × 15,252.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,314.52x = 490,565,023.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 490,565,023.16/23,314.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.18

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