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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,397.40, 32,277.90 and 15,449.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,397.40, 32,277.90 and 15,449.32 is: 21,313.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,397.40 : 32,277.90 = 15,449.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,397.40/32,277.90 = 15,449.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,397.40x = 32,277.90 × 15,449.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,397.40x = 498,671,606.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,671,606.03/23,397.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.12

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