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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,852.02, 32,705.12 and 15,823.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,852.02, 32,705.12 and 15,823.20 is: 23,682.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,852.02 : 32,705.12 = 15,823.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,852.02/32,705.12 = 15,823.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,852.02x = 32,705.12 × 15,823.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,852.02x = 517,499,654.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,499,654.78/21,852.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.01

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