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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,684.76, 32,697.50 and 15,306.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,684.76, 32,697.50 and 15,306.04 is: 21,130.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,684.76 : 32,697.50 = 15,306.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,684.76/32,697.50 = 15,306.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,684.76x = 32,697.50 × 15,306.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,684.76x = 500,469,242.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,469,242.90/23,684.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,130.43

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