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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,464, 32,395.04 and 15,095.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,464, 32,395.04 and 15,095.04 is: 20,840.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,464 : 32,395.04 = 15,095.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,464/32,395.04 = 15,095.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,464x = 32,395.04 × 15,095.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,464x = 489,004,424.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,004,424.60/23,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,840.62

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