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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.04, 32,707.55 and 15,210.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.04, 32,707.55 and 15,210.15 is: 20,981.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.04 : 32,707.55 = 15,210.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.04/32,707.55 = 15,210.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.04x = 32,707.55 × 15,210.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.04x = 497,486,665.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,486,665.58/23,711.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,981.23

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