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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,344.74, 32,205.47 and 15,788.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,344.74, 32,205.47 and 15,788.27 is: 21,780.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,344.74 : 32,205.47 = 15,788.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,344.74/32,205.47 = 15,788.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,344.74x = 32,205.47 × 15,788.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,344.74x = 508,468,657.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,468,657.41/23,344.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,780.87

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