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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,389.54, 32,283.45 and 15,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,389.54, 32,283.45 and 15,020.62 is: 20,732.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,389.54 : 32,283.45 = 15,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,389.54/32,283.45 = 15,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,389.54x = 32,283.45 × 15,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,389.54x = 484,917,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,917,434.74/23,389.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,732.23

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