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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.98, 32,123.34 and 15,654.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.98, 32,123.34 and 15,654.54 is: 21,588.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.98 : 32,123.34 = 15,654.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.98/32,123.34 = 15,654.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.98x = 32,123.34 × 15,654.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.98x = 502,876,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,876,110.96/23,293.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,588.24

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