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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,417.46, 32,304.69 and 15,952.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,417.46, 32,304.69 and 15,952.50 is: 22,006.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,417.46 : 32,304.69 = 15,952.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,417.46/32,304.69 = 15,952.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,417.46x = 32,304.69 × 15,952.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,417.46x = 515,340,567.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,340,567.23/23,417.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,006.68

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