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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,202.42, 32,014.02 and 15,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,202.42, 32,014.02 and 15,662.76 is: 21,611.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,202.42 : 32,014.02 = 15,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,202.42/32,014.02 = 15,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,202.42x = 32,014.02 × 15,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,202.42x = 501,427,911.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,427,911.90/23,202.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.02

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