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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,356.53, 32,267.12 and 15,309.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,356.53, 32,267.12 and 15,309.29 is: 21,149.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,356.53 : 32,267.12 = 15,309.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,356.53/32,267.12 = 15,309.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,356.53x = 32,267.12 × 15,309.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,356.53x = 493,986,459.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,986,459.66/23,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,149.82

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