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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.22, 32,269.46 and 15,310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.22, 32,269.46 and 15,310.97 is: 21,152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.22 : 32,269.46 = 15,310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.22/32,269.46 = 15,310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.22x = 32,269.46 × 15,310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.22x = 494,076,617.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,076,617.08/23,358.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,152.15

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