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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,518.22, 32,481.86 and 15,951.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,518.22, 32,481.86 and 15,951.38 is: 22,031.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,518.22 : 32,481.86 = 15,951.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,518.22/32,481.86 = 15,951.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,518.22x = 32,481.86 × 15,951.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,518.22x = 518,130,249.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,130,249.80/23,518.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,031.02

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