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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,161, 31,988.58 and 15,696.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,161, 31,988.58 and 15,696.04 is: 21,678.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,161 : 31,988.58 = 15,696.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,161/31,988.58 = 15,696.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,161x = 31,988.58 × 15,696.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,161x = 502,094,031.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,094,031.22/23,161
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.43

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