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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,542.92, 32,492.34 and 15,183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,542.92, 32,492.34 and 15,183.72 is: 20,955.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,542.92 : 32,492.34 = 15,183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,542.92/32,492.34 = 15,183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,542.92x = 32,492.34 × 15,183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,542.92x = 493,354,592.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,354,592.70/23,542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.54

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