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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,355.54, 32,265.74 and 15,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,355.54, 32,265.74 and 15,308.29 is: 21,148.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,355.54 : 32,265.74 = 15,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,355.54/32,265.74 = 15,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,355.54x = 32,265.74 × 15,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,355.54x = 493,933,304.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,933,304.98/23,355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,148.44

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