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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,448.24, 32,370.30 and 15,934.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,448.24, 32,370.30 and 15,934.14 is: 21,997.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,448.24 : 32,370.30 = 15,934.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,448.24/32,370.30 = 15,934.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,448.24x = 32,370.30 × 15,934.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,448.24x = 515,792,892.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,792,892.04/23,448.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,997.08

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