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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,438.79, 32,339.12 and 15,060.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,438.79, 32,339.12 and 15,060.15 is: 20,778.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,438.79 : 32,339.12 = 15,060.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,438.79/32,339.12 = 15,060.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,438.79x = 32,339.12 × 15,060.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,438.79x = 487,031,922.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,031,922.77/23,438.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.89

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