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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,351.04, 32,213.52 and 15,795

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,351.04, 32,213.52 and 15,795 is: 21,789.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,351.04 : 32,213.52 = 15,795 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,351.04/32,213.52 = 15,795/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,351.04x = 32,213.52 × 15,795
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,351.04x = 508,812,548.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,812,548.40/23,351.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,789.72

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