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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,195.88, 32,004.90 and 15,656.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,195.88, 32,004.90 and 15,656.22 is: 21,601.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,195.88 : 32,004.90 = 15,656.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,195.88/32,004.90 = 15,656.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,195.88x = 32,004.90 × 15,656.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,195.88x = 501,075,755.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,075,755.48/23,195.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.93

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