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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,713.54, 32,710.99 and 15,212.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,713.54, 32,710.99 and 15,212.65 is: 20,984.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,713.54 : 32,710.99 = 15,212.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,713.54/32,710.99 = 15,212.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,713.54x = 32,710.99 × 15,212.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,713.54x = 497,620,842.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,620,842.02/23,713.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,984.67

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