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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.54, 32,712.37 and 15,213.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.54, 32,712.37 and 15,213.65 is: 20,986.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.54 : 32,712.37 = 15,213.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.54/32,712.37 = 15,213.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.54x = 32,712.37 × 15,213.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.54x = 497,674,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,674,547.85/23,714.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,986.05

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