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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.72, 32,244.96 and 15,415.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.72, 32,244.96 and 15,415.75 is: 21,257.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.72 : 32,244.96 = 15,415.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.72/32,244.96 = 15,415.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.72x = 32,244.96 × 15,415.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.72x = 497,080,242.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,080,242.12/23,383.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,257.53

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