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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,490.83, 32,429.84 and 15,977.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,490.83, 32,429.84 and 15,977.27 is: 22,057.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,490.83 : 32,429.84 = 15,977.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,490.83/32,429.84 = 15,977.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,490.83x = 32,429.84 × 15,977.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,490.83x = 518,140,067.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,140,067.70/23,490.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,057.13

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