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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,704.49, 32,707.91 and 15,316.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,704.49, 32,707.91 and 15,316.13 is: 21,133.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,704.49 : 32,707.91 = 15,316.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,704.49/32,707.91 = 15,316.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,704.49x = 32,707.91 × 15,316.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,704.49x = 500,958,361.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,958,361.47/23,704.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,133.48

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