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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.27, 32,713.95 and 15,215.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.27, 32,713.95 and 15,215.50 is: 20,988.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.27 : 32,713.95 = 15,215.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.27/32,713.95 = 15,215.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.27x = 32,713.95 × 15,215.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.27x = 497,759,106.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,759,106.23/23,716.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.09

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