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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,267.08, 32,120.44 and 15,753.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,267.08, 32,120.44 and 15,753.12 is: 21,747.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,267.08 : 32,120.44 = 15,753.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,267.08/32,120.44 = 15,753.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,267.08x = 32,120.44 × 15,753.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,267.08x = 505,997,145.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,997,145.77/23,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,747.34

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