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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,710.59, 32,727.44 and 15,650.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,710.59, 32,727.44 and 15,650.13 is: 21,601.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,710.59 : 32,727.44 = 15,650.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,710.59/32,727.44 = 15,650.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,710.59x = 32,727.44 × 15,650.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,710.59x = 512,188,740.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,188,740.37/23,710.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,601.68

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