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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,262.51, 32,099.36 and 15,725.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,262.51, 32,099.36 and 15,725.24 is: 21,698.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,262.51 : 32,099.36 = 15,725.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,262.51/32,099.36 = 15,725.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,262.51x = 32,099.36 × 15,725.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,262.51x = 504,769,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,769,900.72/23,262.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.86

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