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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,204.36, 32,048.12 and 15,681.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,204.36, 32,048.12 and 15,681.76 is: 21,658.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,204.36 : 32,048.12 = 15,681.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,204.36/32,048.12 = 15,681.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,204.36x = 32,048.12 × 15,681.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,204.36x = 502,570,885.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,570,885.38/23,204.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,658.47

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