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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,711.50, 32,722.32 and 15,342.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,711.50, 32,722.32 and 15,342.58 is: 21,173.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,711.50 : 32,722.32 = 15,342.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,711.50/32,722.32 = 15,342.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,711.50x = 32,722.32 × 15,342.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,711.50x = 502,044,812.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,044,812.39/23,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,173.05

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