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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,353.54, 32,262.98 and 15,306.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,353.54, 32,262.98 and 15,306.29 is: 21,145.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,353.54 : 32,262.98 = 15,306.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,353.54/32,262.98 = 15,306.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,353.54x = 32,262.98 × 15,306.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,353.54x = 493,826,405.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,826,405.10/23,353.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.68

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