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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,369.64, 32,238.32 and 15,408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,369.64, 32,238.32 and 15,408.96 is: 21,256.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,369.64 : 32,238.32 = 15,408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,369.64/32,238.32 = 15,408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,369.64x = 32,238.32 × 15,408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,369.64x = 496,758,906.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,758,906.30/23,369.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.59

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