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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,395, 32,285.10 and 15,450.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,395, 32,285.10 and 15,450.52 is: 21,321.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,395 : 32,285.10 = 15,450.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,395/32,285.10 = 15,450.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,395x = 32,285.10 × 15,450.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,395x = 498,821,583.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,821,583.25/23,395
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,321.72

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