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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,481.70, 32,417.22 and 15,968.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,481.70, 32,417.22 and 15,968.14 is: 22,044.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,481.70 : 32,417.22 = 15,968.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,481.70/32,417.22 = 15,968.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,481.70x = 32,417.22 × 15,968.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,481.70x = 517,642,707.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,642,707.37/23,481.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,044.52

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