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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,378.03, 32,296.97 and 15,330.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,378.03, 32,296.97 and 15,330.89 is: 21,179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,378.03 : 32,296.97 = 15,330.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,378.03/32,296.97 = 15,330.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,378.03x = 32,296.97 × 15,330.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,378.03x = 495,141,217.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,141,217.75/23,378.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,179.77

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