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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,383.36, 32,256.66 and 15,819.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,383.36, 32,256.66 and 15,819.58 is: 21,822.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,383.36 : 32,256.66 = 15,819.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,383.36/32,256.66 = 15,819.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,383.36x = 32,256.66 × 15,819.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,383.36x = 510,286,813.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,286,813.40/23,383.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.65

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