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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.08, 32,209.62 and 15,384.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.08, 32,209.62 and 15,384.45 is: 21,216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.08 : 32,209.62 = 15,384.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.08/32,209.62 = 15,384.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.08x = 32,209.62 × 15,384.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.08x = 495,527,288.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,527,288.41/23,356.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,216.20

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