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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,681.76, 32,693.36 and 15,303.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,681.76, 32,693.36 and 15,303.04 is: 21,126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,681.76 : 32,693.36 = 15,303.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,681.76/32,693.36 = 15,303.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,681.76x = 32,693.36 × 15,303.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,681.76x = 500,307,795.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,307,795.81/23,681.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.29

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