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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,265.08, 32,117.68 and 15,751.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,265.08, 32,117.68 and 15,751.12 is: 21,744.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,265.08 : 32,117.68 = 15,751.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,265.08/32,117.68 = 15,751.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,265.08x = 32,117.68 × 15,751.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,265.08x = 505,889,431.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,889,431.80/23,265.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,744.58

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