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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,393.64, 32,304.78 and 15,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,393.64, 32,304.78 and 15,024.72 is: 20,747.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,393.64 : 32,304.78 = 15,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,393.64/32,304.78 = 15,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,393.64x = 32,304.78 × 15,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,393.64x = 485,370,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,370,274.16/23,393.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.96

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