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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.01, 32,100.05 and 15,725.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.01, 32,100.05 and 15,725.74 is: 21,699.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.01 : 32,100.05 = 15,725.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.01/32,100.05 = 15,725.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.01x = 32,100.05 × 15,725.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.01x = 504,796,801.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,796,801.16/23,263.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,699.55

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