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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,345.34, 32,251.69 and 15,298.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,345.34, 32,251.69 and 15,298.11 is: 21,134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,345.34 : 32,251.69 = 15,298.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,345.34/32,251.69 = 15,298.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,345.34x = 32,251.69 × 15,298.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,345.34x = 493,390,020.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,390,020.18/23,345.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.42

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