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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,392.64, 32,303.40 and 15,023.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,392.64, 32,303.40 and 15,023.72 is: 20,746.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,392.64 : 32,303.40 = 15,023.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,392.64/32,303.40 = 15,023.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,392.64x = 32,303.40 × 15,023.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,392.64x = 485,317,236.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,317,236.65/23,392.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.58

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