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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.35, 32,708.10 and 15,205.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.35, 32,708.10 and 15,205.52 is: 20,974.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.35 : 32,708.10 = 15,205.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.35/32,708.10 = 15,205.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.35x = 32,708.10 × 15,205.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.35x = 497,343,807.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,343,807.50/23,712.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,974.05

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