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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,335.18, 32,207.52 and 15,378.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,335.18, 32,207.52 and 15,378.10 is: 21,225.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,335.18 : 32,207.52 = 15,378.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,335.18/32,207.52 = 15,378.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,335.18x = 32,207.52 × 15,378.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,335.18x = 495,290,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,290,463.31/23,335.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.05

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