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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,221.46, 32,055.42 and 15,678.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,221.46, 32,055.42 and 15,678.01 is: 21,642.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,221.46 : 32,055.42 = 15,678.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,221.46/32,055.42 = 15,678.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,221.46x = 32,055.42 × 15,678.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,221.46x = 502,565,195.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,565,195.31/23,221.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,642.27

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