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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,625.79, 32,416.40 and 15,687.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,625.79, 32,416.40 and 15,687.88 is: 23,515.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,625.79 : 32,416.40 = 15,687.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,625.79/32,416.40 = 15,687.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,625.79x = 32,416.40 × 15,687.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,625.79x = 508,544,551.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,544,551.41/21,625.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,515.66

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