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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.21, 32,103.89 and 15,606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.21, 32,103.89 and 15,606.95 is: 21,548.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.21 : 32,103.89 = 15,606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.21/32,103.89 = 15,606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.21x = 32,103.89 × 15,606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.21x = 501,043,806.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,043,806.04/23,252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,548.22

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