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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.26, 32,675.34 and 15,719.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.26, 32,675.34 and 15,719.30 is: 21,699.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.26 : 32,675.34 = 15,719.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.26/32,675.34 = 15,719.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.26x = 32,675.34 × 15,719.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.26x = 513,633,472.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,633,472.06/23,670.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,699.53

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