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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,190.72, 31,953.12 and 15,725.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,190.72, 31,953.12 and 15,725.76 is: 21,667.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,190.72 : 31,953.12 = 15,725.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,190.72/31,953.12 = 15,725.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,190.72x = 31,953.12 × 15,725.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,190.72x = 502,487,096.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,487,096.37/23,190.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,667.59

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