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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,712.62, 32,725.96 and 15,104.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,712.62, 32,725.96 and 15,104.95 is: 20,846.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,712.62 : 32,725.96 = 15,104.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,712.62/32,725.96 = 15,104.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,712.62x = 32,725.96 × 15,104.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,712.62x = 494,323,869.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,323,869.92/23,712.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,846.45

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