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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,266.08, 32,119.06 and 15,752.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,266.08, 32,119.06 and 15,752.12 is: 21,745.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,266.08 : 32,119.06 = 15,752.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,266.08/32,119.06 = 15,752.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,266.08x = 32,119.06 × 15,752.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,266.08x = 505,943,287.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,943,287.41/23,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,745.96

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