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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,498.76, 32,419.44 and 15,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,498.76, 32,419.44 and 15,001.20 is: 20,696.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,498.76 : 32,419.44 = 15,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,498.76/32,419.44 = 15,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,498.76x = 32,419.44 × 15,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,498.76x = 486,330,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,330,503.33/23,498.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,696.01

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