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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.11, 32,256.53 and 15,424.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.11, 32,256.53 and 15,424.14 is: 21,269.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.11 : 32,256.53 = 15,424.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.11/32,256.53 = 15,424.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.11x = 32,256.53 × 15,424.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.11x = 497,529,157.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,529,157.51/23,392.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.10

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