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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.26, 32,295.62 and 15,223.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.26, 32,295.62 and 15,223.64 is: 21,017.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.26 : 32,295.62 = 15,223.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.26/32,295.62 = 15,223.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.26x = 32,295.62 × 15,223.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.26x = 491,656,892.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 491,656,892.46/23,392.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,017.93

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