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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.26, 32,289.51 and 15,433.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.26, 32,289.51 and 15,433.83 is: 21,299.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.26 : 32,289.51 = 15,433.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.26/32,289.51 = 15,433.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.26x = 32,289.51 × 15,433.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.26x = 498,350,808.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,350,808.12/23,397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,299.54

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