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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.51, 32,735.91 and 15,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.51, 32,735.91 and 15,215.84 is: 21,007.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.51 : 32,735.91 = 15,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.51/32,735.91 = 15,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.51x = 32,735.91 × 15,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.51x = 498,104,368.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,104,368.81/23,710.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.75

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