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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,213.76, 32,061.36 and 15,647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,213.76, 32,061.36 and 15,647.03 is: 21,610.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,213.76 : 32,061.36 = 15,647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,213.76/32,061.36 = 15,647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,213.76x = 32,061.36 × 15,647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,213.76x = 501,665,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,665,061.76/23,213.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,610.68

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