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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,307.48, 32,141.97 and 15,668.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,307.48, 32,141.97 and 15,668.04 is: 21,606.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,307.48 : 32,141.97 = 15,668.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,307.48/32,141.97 = 15,668.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,307.48x = 32,141.97 × 15,668.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,307.48x = 503,601,671.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,601,671.64/23,307.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,606.87

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