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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,697.54, 32,713.26 and 15,635.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,697.54, 32,713.26 and 15,635.94 is: 21,584.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,697.54 : 32,713.26 = 15,635.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,697.54/32,713.26 = 15,635.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,697.54x = 32,713.26 × 15,635.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,697.54x = 511,502,570.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,502,570.56/23,697.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.63

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