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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,231.88, 32,042.16 and 15,666.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,231.88, 32,042.16 and 15,666.23 is: 21,607.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,231.88 : 32,042.16 = 15,666.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,231.88/32,042.16 = 15,666.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,231.88x = 32,042.16 × 15,666.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,231.88x = 501,979,848.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,979,848.26/23,231.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,607.37

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