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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,492.70, 32,422.50 and 15,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,492.70, 32,422.50 and 15,002.64 is: 20,705.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,492.70 : 32,422.50 = 15,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,492.70/32,422.50 = 15,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,492.70x = 32,422.50 × 15,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,492.70x = 486,423,095.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,423,095.40/23,492.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.29

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