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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,410.56, 32,284.26 and 15,332.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,410.56, 32,284.26 and 15,332.16 is: 21,143.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,410.56 : 32,284.26 = 15,332.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,410.56/32,284.26 = 15,332.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,410.56x = 32,284.26 × 15,332.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,410.56x = 494,987,439.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,987,439.80/23,410.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,143.77

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