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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.68, 32,451.01 and 15,958.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.68, 32,451.01 and 15,958.38 is: 22,028.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.68 : 32,451.01 = 15,958.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.68/32,451.01 = 15,958.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.68x = 32,451.01 × 15,958.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.68x = 517,865,720.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,865,720.53/23,508.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,028.70

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