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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.14, 32,226.12 and 15,396.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.14, 32,226.12 and 15,396.48 is: 21,232.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.14 : 32,226.12 = 15,396.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.14/32,226.12 = 15,396.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.14x = 32,226.12 × 15,396.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.14x = 496,168,812.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,168,812.06/23,368.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,232.70

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