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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.52, 32,117.88 and 15,709.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.52, 32,117.88 and 15,709.60 is: 21,684.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.52 : 32,117.88 = 15,709.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.52/32,117.88 = 15,709.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.52x = 32,117.88 × 15,709.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.52x = 504,559,047.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,559,047.65/23,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,684.19

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