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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,277.90, 32,111.73 and 15,714.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,277.90, 32,111.73 and 15,714.66 is: 21,678.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,277.90 : 32,111.73 = 15,714.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,277.90/32,111.73 = 15,714.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,277.90x = 32,111.73 × 15,714.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,277.90x = 504,624,918.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,624,918.96/23,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.28

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