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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,346.72, 32,192.92 and 15,779.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,346.72, 32,192.92 and 15,779.94 is: 21,759.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,346.72 : 32,192.92 = 15,779.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,346.72/32,192.92 = 15,779.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,346.72x = 32,192.92 × 15,779.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,346.72x = 508,002,346.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,002,346.02/23,346.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,759.05

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