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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,214.26, 32,062.05 and 15,647.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,214.26, 32,062.05 and 15,647.54 is: 21,611.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,214.26 : 32,062.05 = 15,647.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,214.26/32,062.05 = 15,647.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,214.26x = 32,062.05 × 15,647.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,214.26x = 501,692,049.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,692,049.55/23,214.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,611.38

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