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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,396.64, 32,308.92 and 15,027.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,396.64, 32,308.92 and 15,027.72 is: 20,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,396.64 : 32,308.92 = 15,027.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,396.64/32,308.92 = 15,027.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,396.64x = 32,308.92 × 15,027.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,396.64x = 485,529,403.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,529,403.26/23,396.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.10

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