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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,423.26, 32,337.46 and 15,488.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,423.26, 32,337.46 and 15,488.50 is: 21,382.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,423.26 : 32,337.46 = 15,488.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,423.26/32,337.46 = 15,488.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,423.26x = 32,337.46 × 15,488.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,423.26x = 500,858,749.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,858,749.21/23,423.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,382.97

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