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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,705.60, 32,708.89 and 15,095.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,705.60, 32,708.89 and 15,095.24 is: 20,828.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,705.60 : 32,708.89 = 15,095.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,705.60/32,708.89 = 15,095.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,705.60x = 32,708.89 × 15,095.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,705.60x = 493,748,544.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,748,544.68/23,705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,828.35

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