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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.60, 32,698.79 and 15,198.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.60, 32,698.79 and 15,198.77 is: 20,964.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.60 : 32,698.79 = 15,198.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.60/32,698.79 = 15,198.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.60x = 32,698.79 × 15,198.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.60x = 496,981,451.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,981,451.24/23,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,964.73

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