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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,352.33, 32,188.56 and 15,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,352.33, 32,188.56 and 15,795.90 is: 21,772.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,352.33 : 32,188.56 = 15,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,352.33/32,188.56 = 15,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,352.33x = 32,188.56 × 15,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,352.33x = 508,447,274.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,447,274.90/23,352.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,772.87

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