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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,009.07, 31,732.85 and 15,850.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,009.07, 31,732.85 and 15,850.41 is: 21,860.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,009.07 : 31,732.85 = 15,850.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,009.07/31,732.85 = 15,850.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,009.07x = 31,732.85 × 15,850.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,009.07x = 502,978,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,978,603.72/23,009.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,860.01

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