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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.06, 32,654.79 and 15,716.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.06, 32,654.79 and 15,716.58 is: 21,682.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.06 : 32,654.79 = 15,716.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.06/32,654.79 = 15,716.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.06x = 32,654.79 × 15,716.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.06x = 513,221,619.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,221,619.42/23,670.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,682.31

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