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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,704.59, 32,707.51 and 15,094.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,704.59, 32,707.51 and 15,094.24 is: 20,826.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,704.59 : 32,707.51 = 15,094.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,704.59/32,707.51 = 15,094.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,704.59x = 32,707.51 × 15,094.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,704.59x = 493,695,065.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,695,065.49/23,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,826.98

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