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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,695.11, 32,683.82 and 15,734.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,695.11, 32,683.82 and 15,734.07 is: 21,702.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,695.11 : 32,683.82 = 15,734.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,695.11/32,683.82 = 15,734.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,695.11x = 32,683.82 × 15,734.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,695.11x = 514,249,433.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,249,433.08/23,695.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,702.77

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