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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,419.17, 32,321.58 and 15,059.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,419.17, 32,321.58 and 15,059.97 is: 20,784.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,419.17 : 32,321.58 = 15,059.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,419.17/32,321.58 = 15,059.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,419.17x = 32,321.58 × 15,059.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,419.17x = 486,762,025.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,762,025.15/23,419.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,784.77

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