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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,358.98, 32,224.19 and 15,289.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,358.98, 32,224.19 and 15,289.09 is: 21,091.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,358.98 : 32,224.19 = 15,289.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,358.98/32,224.19 = 15,289.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,358.98x = 32,224.19 × 15,289.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,358.98x = 492,678,384.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,678,384.08/23,358.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,091.60

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