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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,672.81, 32,660.85 and 15,716.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,672.81, 32,660.85 and 15,716.57 is: 21,683.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,672.81 : 32,660.85 = 15,716.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,672.81/32,660.85 = 15,716.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,672.81x = 32,660.85 × 15,716.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,672.81x = 513,316,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,316,535.28/23,672.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,683.80

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