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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.64, 32,277.18 and 15,004.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.64, 32,277.18 and 15,004.72 is: 20,720.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.64 : 32,277.18 = 15,004.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.64/32,277.18 = 15,004.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.64x = 32,277.18 × 15,004.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.64x = 484,310,048.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,310,048.29/23,373.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,720.35

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