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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,688.99, 32,696.06 and 15,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,688.99, 32,696.06 and 15,197.90 is: 20,976.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,688.99 : 32,696.06 = 15,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,688.99/32,696.06 = 15,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,688.99x = 32,696.06 × 15,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,688.99x = 496,911,210.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,911,210.80/23,688.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,976.46

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