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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,526.29, 32,444.61 and 15,983.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,526.29, 32,444.61 and 15,983.91 is: 22,043.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,526.29 : 32,444.61 = 15,983.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,526.29/32,444.61 = 15,983.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,526.29x = 32,444.61 × 15,983.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,526.29x = 518,591,726.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,591,726.23/23,526.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,043.07

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