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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,359.97, 32,212.36 and 15,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,359.97, 32,212.36 and 15,392.09 is: 21,225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,359.97 : 32,212.36 = 15,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,359.97/32,212.36 = 15,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,359.97x = 32,212.36 × 15,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,359.97x = 495,815,544.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,815,544.23/23,359.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.01

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