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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,465.20, 32,360.34 and 15,922.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,465.20, 32,360.34 and 15,922.48 is: 21,958.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,465.20 : 32,360.34 = 15,922.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,465.20/32,360.34 = 15,922.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,465.20x = 32,360.34 × 15,922.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,465.20x = 515,256,866.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,256,866.44/23,465.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,958.34

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