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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,669.26, 32,673.96 and 15,718.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,669.26, 32,673.96 and 15,718.30 is: 21,698.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,669.26 : 32,673.96 = 15,718.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,669.26/32,673.96 = 15,718.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,669.26x = 32,673.96 × 15,718.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,669.26x = 513,579,105.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,579,105.47/23,669.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,698.15

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