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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.15, 32,722.22 and 15,651.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.15, 32,722.22 and 15,651.88 is: 21,600.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.15 : 32,722.22 = 15,651.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.15/32,722.22 = 15,651.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.15x = 32,722.22 × 15,651.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.15x = 512,164,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,164,260.77/23,711.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,600.14

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