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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,348.34, 32,255.83 and 15,301.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,348.34, 32,255.83 and 15,301.11 is: 21,138.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,348.34 : 32,255.83 = 15,301.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,348.34/32,255.83 = 15,301.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,348.34x = 32,255.83 × 15,301.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,348.34x = 493,550,002.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,550,002.97/23,348.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,138.55

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