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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,350.35, 32,258.62 and 15,303.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,350.35, 32,258.62 and 15,303.14 is: 21,141.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,350.35 : 32,258.62 = 15,303.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,350.35/32,258.62 = 15,303.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,350.35x = 32,258.62 × 15,303.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,350.35x = 493,658,156.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,658,156.87/23,350.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,141.36

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