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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,445.59, 32,346.08 and 15,383.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,445.59, 32,346.08 and 15,383.69 is: 21,223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,445.59 : 32,346.08 = 15,383.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,445.59/32,346.08 = 15,383.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,445.59x = 32,346.08 × 15,383.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,445.59x = 497,602,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,602,121.49/23,445.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,223.70

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