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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,282.82, 32,092.95 and 15,726.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,282.82, 32,092.95 and 15,726.74 is: 21,677.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,282.82 : 32,092.95 = 15,726.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,282.82/32,092.95 = 15,726.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,282.82x = 32,092.95 × 15,726.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,282.82x = 504,717,320.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,717,320.02/23,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,677.67

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