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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,360.47, 32,213.05 and 15,392.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,360.47, 32,213.05 and 15,392.59 is: 21,225.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,360.47 : 32,213.05 = 15,392.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,360.47/32,213.05 = 15,392.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,360.47x = 32,213.05 × 15,392.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,360.47x = 495,842,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,842,271.30/23,360.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,225.70

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