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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,239.55, 32,052.67 and 15,673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,239.55, 32,052.67 and 15,673.89 is: 21,617.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,239.55 : 32,052.67 = 15,673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,239.55/32,052.67 = 15,673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,239.55x = 32,052.67 × 15,673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,239.55x = 502,390,023.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,390,023.79/23,239.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,617.89

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