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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,533.50, 32,483.52 and 15,150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,533.50, 32,483.52 and 15,150 is: 20,911.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,533.50 : 32,483.52 = 15,150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,533.50/32,483.52 = 15,150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,533.50x = 32,483.52 × 15,150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,533.50x = 492,125,328
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,125,328/23,533.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,911.69

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