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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.04, 32,350.50 and 15,068.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.04, 32,350.50 and 15,068.40 is: 20,790.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.04 : 32,350.50 = 15,068.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.04/32,350.50 = 15,068.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.04x = 32,350.50 × 15,068.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.04x = 487,470,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,470,274.20/23,447.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.27

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