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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,424.64, 32,347.56 and 15,055.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,424.64, 32,347.56 and 15,055.72 is: 20,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,424.64 : 32,347.56 = 15,055.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,424.64/32,347.56 = 15,055.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,424.64x = 32,347.56 × 15,055.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,424.64x = 487,015,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,015,806.04/23,424.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.75

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