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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.36, 32,256.87 and 15,424.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.36, 32,256.87 and 15,424.39 is: 21,269.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.36 : 32,256.87 = 15,424.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.36/32,256.87 = 15,424.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.36x = 32,256.87 × 15,424.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.36x = 497,542,543.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,542,543.06/23,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,269.45

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