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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.05, 32,304.49 and 15,040.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.05, 32,304.49 and 15,040.13 is: 20,755.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.05 : 32,304.49 = 15,040.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.05/32,304.49 = 15,040.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.05x = 32,304.49 × 15,040.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.05x = 485,863,530.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,863,530.06/23,409.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,755.38

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