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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.64, 32,344.92 and 15,053.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.64, 32,344.92 and 15,053.84 is: 20,788.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.64 : 32,344.92 = 15,053.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.64/32,344.92 = 15,053.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.64x = 32,344.92 × 15,053.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.64x = 486,915,250.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,915,250.49/23,422.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,788.23

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