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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.01, 32,068.58 and 15,652.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.01, 32,068.58 and 15,652.34 is: 21,617.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.01 : 32,068.58 = 15,652.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.01/32,068.58 = 15,652.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.01x = 32,068.58 × 15,652.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.01x = 501,948,078.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,948,078.87/23,219.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.98

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