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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,463.20, 32,357.58 and 15,920.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,463.20, 32,357.58 and 15,920.48 is: 21,955.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,463.20 : 32,357.58 = 15,920.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,463.20/32,357.58 = 15,920.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,463.20x = 32,357.58 × 15,920.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,463.20x = 515,148,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,148,205.24/23,463.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,955.58

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