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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,270.10, 32,102.32 and 15,714.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,270.10, 32,102.32 and 15,714.01 is: 21,678.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,270.10 : 32,102.32 = 15,714.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,270.10/32,102.32 = 15,714.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,270.10x = 32,102.32 × 15,714.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,270.10x = 504,456,177.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,456,177.50/23,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.30

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