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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,254.26, 32,087.97 and 15,716.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,254.26, 32,087.97 and 15,716.99 is: 21,687.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,254.26 : 32,087.97 = 15,716.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,254.26/32,087.97 = 15,716.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,254.26x = 32,087.97 × 15,716.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,254.26x = 504,326,143.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,326,143.17/23,254.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,687.47

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