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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.93, 32,454.12 and 15,960.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.93, 32,454.12 and 15,960.64 is: 22,031.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.93 : 32,454.12 = 15,960.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.93/32,454.12 = 15,960.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.93x = 32,454.12 × 15,960.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.93x = 517,988,444.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,988,444.70/23,510.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.81

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