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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,220.77, 32,054.48 and 15,677.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,220.77, 32,054.48 and 15,677.33 is: 21,641.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,220.77 : 32,054.48 = 15,677.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,220.77/32,054.48 = 15,677.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,220.77x = 32,054.48 × 15,677.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,220.77x = 502,528,539.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,528,539.86/23,220.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,641.34

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