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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.01, 32,069.96 and 15,653.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.01, 32,069.96 and 15,653.34 is: 21,619.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.01 : 32,069.96 = 15,653.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.01/32,069.96 = 15,653.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.01x = 32,069.96 × 15,653.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.01x = 502,001,987.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,001,987.67/23,220.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,619.37

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