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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,652.96, 32,654.88 and 15,706.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,652.96, 32,654.88 and 15,706.08 is: 21,683.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,652.96 : 32,654.88 = 15,706.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,652.96/32,654.88 = 15,706.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,652.96x = 32,654.88 × 15,706.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,652.96x = 512,880,157.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,880,157.67/23,652.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.55

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