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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,388.54, 32,282.07 and 15,019.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,388.54, 32,282.07 and 15,019.62 is: 20,730.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,388.54 : 32,282.07 = 15,019.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,388.54/32,282.07 = 15,019.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,388.54x = 32,282.07 × 15,019.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,388.54x = 484,864,424.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,864,424.21/23,388.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,730.85

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