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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,422.92, 32,326.74 and 15,063.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,422.92, 32,326.74 and 15,063.72 is: 20,789.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,422.92 : 32,326.74 = 15,063.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,422.92/32,326.74 = 15,063.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,422.92x = 32,326.74 × 15,063.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,422.92x = 486,960,959.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,960,959.87/23,422.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.93

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