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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,447.48, 32,327.34 and 15,060.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,447.48, 32,327.34 and 15,060.92 is: 20,764.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,447.48 : 32,327.34 = 15,060.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,447.48/32,327.34 = 15,060.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,447.48x = 32,327.34 × 15,060.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,447.48x = 486,879,481.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,879,481.55/23,447.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,764.68

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