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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,670.98, 32,654.25 and 15,489.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,670.98, 32,654.25 and 15,489.74 is: 21,368.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,670.98 : 32,654.25 = 15,489.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,670.98/32,654.25 = 15,489.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,670.98x = 32,654.25 × 15,489.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,670.98x = 505,805,842.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,805,842.40/23,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,368.18

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