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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,322.26, 32,159.30 and 15,755.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,322.26, 32,159.30 and 15,755.45 is: 21,725.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,322.26 : 32,159.30 = 15,755.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,322.26/32,159.30 = 15,755.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,322.26x = 32,159.30 × 15,755.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,322.26x = 506,684,362.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,684,362.97/23,322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,725.36

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