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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.36, 32,741.08 and 15,220.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.36, 32,741.08 and 15,220.15 is: 21,013.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.36 : 32,741.08 = 15,220.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.36/32,741.08 = 15,220.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.36x = 32,741.08 × 15,220.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.36x = 498,324,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,324,028.86/23,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,013.60

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