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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,251.26, 32,083.83 and 15,713.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,251.26, 32,083.83 and 15,713.99 is: 21,683.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,251.26 : 32,083.83 = 15,713.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,251.26/32,083.83 = 15,713.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,251.26x = 32,083.83 × 15,713.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,251.26x = 504,164,823.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,164,823.36/23,251.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.33

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