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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,171.40, 32,002.81 and 15,604.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,171.40, 32,002.81 and 15,604.58 is: 21,552.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,171.40 : 32,002.81 = 15,604.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,171.40/32,002.81 = 15,604.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,171.40x = 32,002.81 × 15,604.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,171.40x = 499,390,449.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,390,449.87/23,171.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,552.02

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