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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.64, 31,996.58 and 15,224.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.64, 31,996.58 and 15,224.66 is: 21,013.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.64 : 31,996.58 = 15,224.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.64/31,996.58 = 15,224.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.64x = 31,996.58 × 15,224.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.64x = 487,137,051.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,137,051.66/23,182.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.01

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