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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,421.42, 32,324.67 and 15,062.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,421.42, 32,324.67 and 15,062.22 is: 20,787.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,421.42 : 32,324.67 = 15,062.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,421.42/32,324.67 = 15,062.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,421.42x = 32,324.67 × 15,062.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,421.42x = 486,881,290.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,881,290.97/23,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,787.86

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