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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.20, 32,305.92 and 15,352.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.20, 32,305.92 and 15,352.79 is: 21,180.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.20 : 32,305.92 = 15,352.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.20/32,305.92 = 15,352.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.20x = 32,305.92 × 15,352.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.20x = 495,985,843.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,985,843.99/23,417.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,180.41

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