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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.52, 32,699.10 and 15,211.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.52, 32,699.10 and 15,211.24 is: 20,981.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.52 : 32,699.10 = 15,211.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.52/32,699.10 = 15,211.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.52x = 32,699.10 × 15,211.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.52x = 497,393,857.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,393,857.88/23,706.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.31

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