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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,502.80, 32,424.92 and 15,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,502.80, 32,424.92 and 15,005.24 is: 20,701.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,502.80 : 32,424.92 = 15,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,502.80/32,424.92 = 15,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,502.80x = 32,424.92 × 15,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,502.80x = 486,543,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,543,706.58/23,502.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.52

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