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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,514.07, 32,458.45 and 15,963.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,514.07, 32,458.45 and 15,963.76 is: 22,036.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,514.07 : 32,458.45 = 15,963.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,514.07/32,458.45 = 15,963.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,514.07x = 32,458.45 × 15,963.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,514.07x = 518,158,905.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,158,905.77/23,514.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.12

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