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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,525.29, 32,443.23 and 15,982.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,525.29, 32,443.23 and 15,982.91 is: 22,041.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,525.29 : 32,443.23 = 15,982.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,525.29/32,443.23 = 15,982.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,525.29x = 32,443.23 × 15,982.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,525.29x = 518,537,225.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,537,225.20/23,525.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.69

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