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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,208.36, 32,017.14 and 15,652.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,208.36, 32,017.14 and 15,652.23 is: 21,593.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,208.36 : 32,017.14 = 15,652.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,208.36/32,017.14 = 15,652.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,208.36x = 32,017.14 × 15,652.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,208.36x = 501,139,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,139,639.22/23,208.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.07

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