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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,229.67, 32,066.75 and 15,686.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,229.67, 32,066.75 and 15,686.22 is: 21,653.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,229.67 : 32,066.75 = 15,686.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,229.67/32,066.75 = 15,686.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,229.67x = 32,066.75 × 15,686.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,229.67x = 503,005,934.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,005,934.85/23,229.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,653.60

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