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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,357.03, 32,267.81 and 15,309.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,357.03, 32,267.81 and 15,309.79 is: 21,150.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,357.03 : 32,267.81 = 15,309.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,357.03/32,267.81 = 15,309.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,357.03x = 32,267.81 × 15,309.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,357.03x = 494,013,156.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,013,156.97/23,357.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,150.51

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