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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,283.68, 32,094.18 and 15,727.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,283.68, 32,094.18 and 15,727.64 is: 21,678.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,283.68 : 32,094.18 = 15,727.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,283.68/32,094.18 = 15,727.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,283.68x = 32,094.18 × 15,727.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,283.68x = 504,765,709.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,765,709.14/23,283.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,678.95

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