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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,284.98, 32,110.92 and 15,645.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,284.98, 32,110.92 and 15,645.51 is: 21,575.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,284.98 : 32,110.92 = 15,645.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,284.98/32,110.92 = 15,645.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,284.98x = 32,110.92 × 15,645.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,284.98x = 502,391,719.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,391,719.97/23,284.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,575.78

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