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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.09, 32,053.53 and 15,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.09, 32,053.53 and 15,676.64 is: 21,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.09 : 32,053.53 = 15,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.09/32,053.53 = 15,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.09x = 32,053.53 × 15,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.09x = 502,491,490.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,491,490.27/23,220.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,640.38

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