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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,409.92, 32,308.80 and 15,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,409.92, 32,308.80 and 15,050.72 is: 20,771.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,409.92 : 32,308.80 = 15,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,409.92/32,308.80 = 15,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,409.92x = 32,308.80 × 15,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,409.92x = 486,270,702.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,270,702.34/23,409.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,771.99

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