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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,317.08, 32,166.50 and 15,766.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,317.08, 32,166.50 and 15,766.02 is: 21,749.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,317.08 : 32,166.50 = 15,766.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,317.08/32,166.50 = 15,766.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,317.08x = 32,166.50 × 15,766.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,317.08x = 507,137,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,137,682.33/23,317.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,749.62

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