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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.21, 32,106.65 and 15,608.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.21, 32,106.65 and 15,608.95 is: 21,550.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.21 : 32,106.65 = 15,608.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.21/32,106.65 = 15,608.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.21x = 32,106.65 × 15,608.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.21x = 501,151,094.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,151,094.52/23,254.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,550.98

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