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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.72, 32,730.83 and 15,634.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.72, 32,730.83 and 15,634.19 is: 21,578.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.72 : 32,730.83 = 15,634.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.72/32,730.83 = 15,634.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.72x = 32,730.83 × 15,634.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.72x = 511,719,890.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,719,890.51/23,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,578.16

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