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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,330.82, 32,184.91 and 15,370.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,330.82, 32,184.91 and 15,370.14 is: 21,203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,330.82 : 32,184.91 = 15,370.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,330.82/32,184.91 = 15,370.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,330.82x = 32,184.91 × 15,370.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,330.82x = 494,686,572.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,686,572.59/23,330.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,203.14

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