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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,426.46, 32,317.08 and 15,961.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,426.46, 32,317.08 and 15,961.50 is: 22,019.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,426.46 : 32,317.08 = 15,961.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,426.46/32,317.08 = 15,961.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,426.46x = 32,317.08 × 15,961.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,426.46x = 515,829,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,829,072.42/23,426.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,019.08

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