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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.24, 32,282.10 and 15,432.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.24, 32,282.10 and 15,432.52 is: 21,300.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.24 : 32,282.10 = 15,432.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.24/32,282.10 = 15,432.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.24x = 32,282.10 × 15,432.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.24x = 498,194,153.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,194,153.89/23,389.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,300.14

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