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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.25, 32,233.22 and 15,414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.25, 32,233.22 and 15,414.01 is: 21,273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.25 : 32,233.22 = 15,414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.25/32,233.22 = 15,414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.25x = 32,233.22 × 15,414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.25x = 496,843,098.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,843,098.34/23,355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.29

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