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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,368.98, 32,237.19 and 15,408.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,368.98, 32,237.19 and 15,408.30 is: 21,255.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,368.98 : 32,237.19 = 15,408.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,368.98/32,237.19 = 15,408.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,368.98x = 32,237.19 × 15,408.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,368.98x = 496,720,294.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,720,294.68/23,368.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,255.54

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