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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.08, 32,192.56 and 15,374.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.08, 32,192.56 and 15,374.44 is: 21,200.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.08 : 32,192.56 = 15,374.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.08/32,192.56 = 15,374.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.08x = 32,192.56 × 15,374.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.08x = 494,942,582.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,942,582.17/23,346.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,200.24

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