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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,683.34, 32,679.42 and 15,737.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,683.34, 32,679.42 and 15,737.24 is: 21,715.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,683.34 : 32,679.42 = 15,737.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,683.34/32,679.42 = 15,737.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,683.34x = 32,679.42 × 15,737.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,683.34x = 514,283,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,283,875.60/23,683.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,715.01

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