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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,296.96, 32,112.42 and 15,740.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,296.96, 32,112.42 and 15,740.86 is: 21,697.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,296.96 : 32,112.42 = 15,740.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,296.96/32,112.42 = 15,740.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,296.96x = 32,112.42 × 15,740.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,296.96x = 505,477,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,477,107.48/23,296.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,697.13

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