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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,219.26, 32,022.84 and 15,664.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,219.26, 32,022.84 and 15,664.39 is: 21,603.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,219.26 : 32,022.84 = 15,664.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,219.26/32,022.84 = 15,664.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,219.26x = 32,022.84 × 15,664.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,219.26x = 501,618,233.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,618,233.35/23,219.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,603.54

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