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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,390.29, 32,284.49 and 15,021.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,390.29, 32,284.49 and 15,021.37 is: 20,733.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,390.29 : 32,284.49 = 15,021.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,390.29/32,284.49 = 15,021.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,390.29x = 32,284.49 × 15,021.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,390.29x = 484,957,269.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 484,957,269.55/23,390.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,733.27

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