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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,706.54, 32,701.32 and 15,323.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,706.54, 32,701.32 and 15,323.04 is: 21,136.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,706.54 : 32,701.32 = 15,323.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,706.54/32,701.32 = 15,323.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,706.54x = 32,701.32 × 15,323.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,706.54x = 501,083,634.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,083,634.41/23,706.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,136.94

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