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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,674.96, 32,483.28 and 15,804.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,674.96, 32,483.28 and 15,804.08 is: 23,684.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,674.96 : 32,483.28 = 15,804.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,674.96/32,483.28 = 15,804.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,674.96x = 32,483.28 × 15,804.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,674.96x = 513,368,355.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,368,355.78/21,674.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,684.86

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