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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,371.84, 32,264.48 and 15,002.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,371.84, 32,264.48 and 15,002.56 is: 20,710.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,371.84 : 32,264.48 = 15,002.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,371.84/32,264.48 = 15,002.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,371.84x = 32,264.48 × 15,002.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,371.84x = 484,049,797.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,049,797.07/23,371.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.81

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