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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,391.14, 32,301.33 and 15,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,391.14, 32,301.33 and 15,022.22 is: 20,744.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,391.14 : 32,301.33 = 15,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,391.14/32,301.33 = 15,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,391.14x = 32,301.33 × 15,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,391.14x = 485,237,685.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,237,685.55/23,391.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.51

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