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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,347.34, 32,254.45 and 15,300.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,347.34, 32,254.45 and 15,300.11 is: 21,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,347.34 : 32,254.45 = 15,300.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,347.34/32,254.45 = 15,300.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,347.34x = 32,254.45 × 15,300.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,347.34x = 493,496,632.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,496,632.99/23,347.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,137.17

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