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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,324.70, 32,162.66 and 15,757.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,324.70, 32,162.66 and 15,757.89 is: 21,728.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,324.70 : 32,162.66 = 15,757.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,324.70/32,162.66 = 15,757.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,324.70x = 32,162.66 × 15,757.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,324.70x = 506,815,579.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,815,579.60/23,324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,728.71

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