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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.34, 32,257.21 and 15,302.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.34, 32,257.21 and 15,302.11 is: 21,139.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.34 : 32,257.21 = 15,302.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.34/32,257.21 = 15,302.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.34x = 32,257.21 × 15,302.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.34x = 493,603,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,603,375.71/23,349.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,139.93

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