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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.14, 32,276.49 and 15,004.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.14, 32,276.49 and 15,004.22 is: 20,719.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.14 : 32,276.49 = 15,004.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.14/32,276.49 = 15,004.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.14x = 32,276.49 × 15,004.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.14x = 484,283,556.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,283,556.79/23,373.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,719.66

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