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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,709.51, 32,734.53 and 15,214.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,709.51, 32,734.53 and 15,214.84 is: 21,006.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,709.51 : 32,734.53 = 15,214.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,709.51/32,734.53 = 15,214.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,709.51x = 32,734.53 × 15,214.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,709.51x = 498,050,554.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,050,554.59/23,709.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.36

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