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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.04, 32,265.58 and 15,318.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.04, 32,265.58 and 15,318.64 is: 21,125.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.04 : 32,265.58 = 15,318.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.04/32,265.58 = 15,318.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.04x = 32,265.58 × 15,318.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.04x = 494,264,804.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,264,804.41/23,397.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,125.10

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