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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.22, 32,189.48 and 15,777.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.22, 32,189.48 and 15,777.44 is: 21,755.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.22 : 32,189.48 = 15,777.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.22/32,189.48 = 15,777.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.22x = 32,189.48 × 15,777.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.22x = 507,867,349.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,867,349.50/23,344.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,755.60

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