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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,308.67, 32,155.71 and 15,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,308.67, 32,155.71 and 15,752.25 is: 21,731.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,308.67 : 32,155.71 = 15,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,308.67/32,155.71 = 15,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,308.67x = 32,155.71 × 15,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,308.67x = 506,524,782.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,524,782.85/23,308.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.18

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