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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.58, 32,263.34 and 15,434.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.58, 32,263.34 and 15,434.91 is: 21,308.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.58 : 32,263.34 = 15,434.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.58/32,263.34 = 15,434.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.58x = 32,263.34 × 15,434.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.58x = 497,981,672.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,981,672.02/23,369.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,308.97

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