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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,364.55, 32,278.25 and 15,317.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,364.55, 32,278.25 and 15,317.33 is: 21,160.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,364.55 : 32,278.25 = 15,317.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,364.55/32,278.25 = 15,317.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,364.55x = 32,278.25 × 15,317.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,364.55x = 494,416,483.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,416,483.97/23,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.97

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