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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,366.25, 32,248.40 and 15,425.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,366.25, 32,248.40 and 15,425.01 is: 21,288.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,366.25 : 32,248.40 = 15,425.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,366.25/32,248.40 = 15,425.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,366.25x = 32,248.40 × 15,425.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,366.25x = 497,431,815.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,431,815.36/23,366.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,288.47

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