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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,354.54, 32,264.36 and 15,307.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,354.54, 32,264.36 and 15,307.29 is: 21,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,354.54 : 32,264.36 = 15,307.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,354.54/32,264.36 = 15,307.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,354.54x = 32,264.36 × 15,307.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,354.54x = 493,879,915.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,879,915.18/23,354.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,147.06

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