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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.04, 32,351.88 and 15,069.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.04, 32,351.88 and 15,069.40 is: 20,791.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.04 : 32,351.88 = 15,069.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.04/32,351.88 = 15,069.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.04x = 32,351.88 × 15,069.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.04x = 487,523,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,523,420.47/23,448.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.65

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