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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,495.67, 32,423.49 and 15,112.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,495.67, 32,423.49 and 15,112.17 is: 20,854.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,495.67 : 32,423.49 = 15,112.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,495.67/32,423.49 = 15,112.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,495.67x = 32,423.49 × 15,112.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,495.67x = 489,989,292.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,989,292.87/23,495.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,854.45

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