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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.23, 32,740.91 and 15,220.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.23, 32,740.91 and 15,220.01 is: 21,013.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.23 : 32,740.91 = 15,220.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.23/32,740.91 = 15,220.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.23x = 32,740.91 × 15,220.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.23x = 498,316,901.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,316,901.51/23,714.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.41

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