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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,162.66, 31,952.73 and 15,506.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,162.66, 31,952.73 and 15,506.24 is: 21,390.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,162.66 : 31,952.73 = 15,506.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,162.66/31,952.73 = 15,506.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,162.66x = 31,952.73 × 15,506.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,162.66x = 495,466,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,466,511.20/23,162.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,390.74

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