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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.25, 32,292.85 and 15,221.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.25, 32,292.85 and 15,221.64 is: 21,015.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.25 : 32,292.85 = 15,221.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.25/32,292.85 = 15,221.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.25x = 32,292.85 × 15,221.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.25x = 491,550,067.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,550,067.21/23,390.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,015.17

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