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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,385.41, 32,247.31 and 15,417.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,385.41, 32,247.31 and 15,417.44 is: 21,259.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,385.41 : 32,247.31 = 15,417.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,385.41/32,247.31 = 15,417.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,385.41x = 32,247.31 × 15,417.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,385.41x = 497,170,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,170,967.09/23,385.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.88

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