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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.24, 32,355.48 and 15,063.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.24, 32,355.48 and 15,063.12 is: 20,785.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.24 : 32,355.48 = 15,063.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.24/32,355.48 = 15,063.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.24x = 32,355.48 × 15,063.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.24x = 487,374,477.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,374,477.90/23,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.12

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