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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,511.81, 32,455.33 and 15,961.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,511.81, 32,455.33 and 15,961.52 is: 22,033.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,511.81 : 32,455.33 = 15,961.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,511.81/32,455.33 = 15,961.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,511.81x = 32,455.33 × 15,961.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,511.81x = 518,036,398.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,036,398.90/23,511.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.03

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