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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.89, 31,967.12 and 15,216.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.89, 31,967.12 and 15,216.21 is: 20,987.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.89 : 31,967.12 = 15,216.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.89/31,967.12 = 15,216.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.89x = 31,967.12 × 15,216.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.89x = 486,418,334.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,418,334.93/23,176.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,987.21

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