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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,453.52, 32,367.32 and 15,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,453.52, 32,367.32 and 15,392 is: 21,241.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,453.52 : 32,367.32 = 15,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,453.52/32,367.32 = 15,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,453.52x = 32,367.32 × 15,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,453.52x = 498,197,789.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,197,789.44/23,453.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,241.92

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