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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,184.36, 31,962.60 and 15,524.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,184.36, 31,962.60 and 15,524.64 is: 21,402.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,184.36 : 31,962.60 = 15,524.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,184.36/31,962.60 = 15,524.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,184.36x = 31,962.60 × 15,524.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,184.36x = 496,207,858.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,207,858.46/23,184.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,402.70

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