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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.84, 32,169.40 and 15,363.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.84, 32,169.40 and 15,363.92 is: 21,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.84 : 32,169.40 = 15,363.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.84/32,169.40 = 15,363.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.84x = 32,169.40 × 15,363.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.84x = 494,248,088.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,248,088.05/23,317.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,196.14

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