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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,373.84, 32,267.24 and 15,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,373.84, 32,267.24 and 15,004.56 is: 20,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,373.84 : 32,267.24 = 15,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,373.84/32,267.24 = 15,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,373.84x = 32,267.24 × 15,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,373.84x = 484,155,738.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,155,738.61/23,373.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.57

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