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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,399.04, 32,268.35 and 15,320.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,399.04, 32,268.35 and 15,320.64 is: 21,127.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,399.04 : 32,268.35 = 15,320.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,399.04/32,268.35 = 15,320.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,399.04x = 32,268.35 × 15,320.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,399.04x = 494,371,697.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,371,697.14/23,399.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.86

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