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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,701.70, 32,552.55 and 15,869.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,701.70, 32,552.55 and 15,869.70 is: 23,804.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,701.70 : 32,552.55 = 15,869.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,701.70/32,552.55 = 15,869.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,701.70x = 32,552.55 × 15,869.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,701.70x = 516,599,202.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,599,202.74/21,701.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,804.55

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