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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,306.10, 32,174.34 and 15,792.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,306.10, 32,174.34 and 15,792.14 is: 21,801.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,306.10 : 32,174.34 = 15,792.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,306.10/32,174.34 = 15,792.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,306.10x = 32,174.34 × 15,792.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,306.10x = 508,101,681.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,101,681.69/23,306.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,801.23

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