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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,337.56, 32,211.24 and 15,381.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,337.56, 32,211.24 and 15,381.20 is: 21,229.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,337.56 : 32,211.24 = 15,381.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,337.56/32,211.24 = 15,381.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,337.56x = 32,211.24 × 15,381.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,337.56x = 495,447,524.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,447,524.69/23,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,229.62

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