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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,372.97, 32,238.33 and 15,815.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,372.97, 32,238.33 and 15,815.97 is: 21,814.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,372.97 : 32,238.33 = 15,815.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,372.97/32,238.33 = 15,815.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,372.97x = 32,238.33 × 15,815.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,372.97x = 509,880,460.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,880,460.13/23,372.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.96

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