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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,230.85, 32,084.93 and 15,664.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,230.85, 32,084.93 and 15,664.14 is: 21,634.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,230.85 : 32,084.93 = 15,664.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,230.85/32,084.93 = 15,664.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,230.85x = 32,084.93 × 15,664.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,230.85x = 502,582,596.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,582,596.66/23,230.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.27

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