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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,714.98, 32,741.94 and 15,220.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,714.98, 32,741.94 and 15,220.76 is: 21,014.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,714.98 : 32,741.94 = 15,220.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,714.98/32,741.94 = 15,220.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,714.98x = 32,741.94 × 15,220.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,714.98x = 498,357,210.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,357,210.67/23,714.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,014.45

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