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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,216.12, 32,064.36 and 15,693.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,216.12, 32,064.36 and 15,693.50 is: 21,674.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,216.12 : 32,064.36 = 15,693.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,216.12/32,064.36 = 15,693.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,216.12x = 32,064.36 × 15,693.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,216.12x = 503,202,033.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,202,033.66/23,216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.68

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