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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,512.07, 32,455.69 and 15,961.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,512.07, 32,455.69 and 15,961.76 is: 22,033.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,512.07 : 32,455.69 = 15,961.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,512.07/32,455.69 = 15,961.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,512.07x = 32,455.69 × 15,961.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,512.07x = 518,049,853.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,049,853.94/23,512.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,033.36

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