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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.33, 32,024.73 and 15,961.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.33, 32,024.73 and 15,961.20 is: 22,004.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.33 : 32,024.73 = 15,961.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.33/32,024.73 = 15,961.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.33x = 32,024.73 × 15,961.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.33x = 511,153,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,153,120.48/23,229.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,004.64

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