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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,386.41, 32,248.69 and 15,418.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,386.41, 32,248.69 and 15,418.44 is: 21,261.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,386.41 : 32,248.69 = 15,418.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,386.41/32,248.69 = 15,418.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,386.41x = 32,248.69 × 15,418.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,386.41x = 497,224,491.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,224,491.84/23,386.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,261.26

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