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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.51, 32,100.73 and 15,726.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.51, 32,100.73 and 15,726.24 is: 21,700.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.51 : 32,100.73 = 15,726.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.51/32,100.73 = 15,726.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.51x = 32,100.73 × 15,726.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.51x = 504,823,784.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,823,784.16/23,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,700.24

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