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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,716.56, 32,728.80 and 15,333

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,716.56, 32,728.80 and 15,333 is: 21,159.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,716.56 : 32,728.80 = 15,333 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,716.56/32,728.80 = 15,333/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,716.56x = 32,728.80 × 15,333
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,716.56x = 501,830,690.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,830,690.40/23,716.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.51

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