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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,268.71, 32,100.44 and 15,712.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,268.71, 32,100.44 and 15,712.63 is: 21,676.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,268.71 : 32,100.44 = 15,712.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,268.71/32,100.44 = 15,712.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,268.71x = 32,100.44 × 15,712.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,268.71x = 504,382,177.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,382,177.74/23,268.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,676.41

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