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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,352.29, 32,261.24 and 15,305.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,352.29, 32,261.24 and 15,305.03 is: 21,143.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,352.29 : 32,261.24 = 15,305.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,352.29/32,261.24 = 15,305.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,352.29x = 32,261.24 × 15,305.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,352.29x = 493,759,250.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,759,250.17/23,352.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.94

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