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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.59, 32,725.20 and 15,223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.59, 32,725.20 and 15,223.44 is: 21,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.59 : 32,725.20 = 15,223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.59/32,725.20 = 15,223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.59x = 32,725.20 × 15,223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.59x = 498,190,298.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,190,298.50/23,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,011.30

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