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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,698.67, 32,690.43 and 15,315.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,698.67, 32,690.43 and 15,315.17 is: 21,126.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,698.67 : 32,690.43 = 15,315.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,698.67/32,690.43 = 15,315.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,698.67x = 32,690.43 × 15,315.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,698.67x = 500,659,329.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,659,329.37/23,698.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,126.06

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