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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,402.22, 32,270.52 and 15,434.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,402.22, 32,270.52 and 15,434.28 is: 21,283.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,402.22 : 32,270.52 = 15,434.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,402.22/32,270.52 = 15,434.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,402.22x = 32,270.52 × 15,434.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,402.22x = 498,072,241.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,072,241.43/23,402.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.12

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