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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,382.72, 32,243.58 and 15,414.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,382.72, 32,243.58 and 15,414.75 is: 21,256.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,382.72 : 32,243.58 = 15,414.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,382.72/32,243.58 = 15,414.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,382.72x = 32,243.58 × 15,414.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,382.72x = 497,026,724.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,026,724.81/23,382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,256.16

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