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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.30, 32,277.82 and 15,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.30, 32,277.82 and 15,317.04 is: 21,160.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.30 : 32,277.82 = 15,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.30/32,277.82 = 15,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.30x = 32,277.82 × 15,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.30x = 494,400,660.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,400,660.05/23,364.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.52

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