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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,252.26, 32,085.21 and 15,714.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,252.26, 32,085.21 and 15,714.99 is: 21,684.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,252.26 : 32,085.21 = 15,714.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,252.26/32,085.21 = 15,714.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,252.26x = 32,085.21 × 15,714.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,252.26x = 504,218,754.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,218,754.30/23,252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.72

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