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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,534.52, 32,484.92 and 15,151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,534.52, 32,484.92 and 15,151 is: 20,913.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,534.52 : 32,484.92 = 15,151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,534.52/32,484.92 = 15,151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,534.52x = 32,484.92 × 15,151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,534.52x = 492,179,022.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 492,179,022.92/23,534.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,913.07

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