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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.87, 32,175.36 and 15,767.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.87, 32,175.36 and 15,767.12 is: 21,741.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.87 : 32,175.36 = 15,767.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.87/32,175.36 = 15,767.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.87x = 32,175.36 × 15,767.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.87x = 507,312,842.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,312,842.60/23,333.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,741.48

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