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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,668.56, 32,652.72 and 15,715.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,668.56, 32,652.72 and 15,715.08 is: 21,680.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,668.56 : 32,652.72 = 15,715.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,668.56/32,652.72 = 15,715.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,668.56x = 32,652.72 × 15,715.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,668.56x = 513,140,107.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,140,107.02/23,668.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,680.24

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