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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,407.92, 32,306.04 and 15,048.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,407.92, 32,306.04 and 15,048.72 is: 20,769.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,407.92 : 32,306.04 = 15,048.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,407.92/32,306.04 = 15,048.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,407.92x = 32,306.04 × 15,048.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,407.92x = 486,164,550.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,164,550.27/23,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.23

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