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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.25, 32,708.94 and 15,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.25, 32,708.94 and 15,316.89 is: 21,134.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.25 : 32,708.94 = 15,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.25/32,708.94 = 15,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.25x = 32,708.94 × 15,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.25x = 500,999,236.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,999,236.00/23,705.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,134.53

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