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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,332.83, 32,187.66 and 15,372.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,332.83, 32,187.66 and 15,372.15 is: 21,205.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,332.83 : 32,187.66 = 15,372.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,332.83/32,187.66 = 15,372.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,332.83x = 32,187.66 × 15,372.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,332.83x = 494,793,537.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,793,537.67/23,332.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,205.89

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