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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,453.79, 32,359.82 and 15,075.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,453.79, 32,359.82 and 15,075.15 is: 20,799.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,453.79 : 32,359.82 = 15,075.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,453.79/32,359.82 = 15,075.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,453.79x = 32,359.82 × 15,075.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,453.79x = 487,829,065.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,829,065.10/23,453.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,799.58

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