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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.34, 32,676.66 and 15,735.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.34, 32,676.66 and 15,735.24 is: 21,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.34 : 32,676.66 = 15,735.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.34/32,676.66 = 15,735.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.34x = 32,676.66 × 15,735.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.34x = 514,175,087.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,175,087.50/23,681.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,712.25

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