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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.95, 32,407.02 and 15,530.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.95, 32,407.02 and 15,530.04 is: 21,437.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.95 : 32,407.02 = 15,530.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.95/32,407.02 = 15,530.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.95x = 32,407.02 × 15,530.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.95x = 503,282,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,282,316.88/23,476.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,437.30

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