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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.56, 32,732.94 and 15,336

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.56, 32,732.94 and 15,336 is: 21,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.56 : 32,732.94 = 15,336 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.56/32,732.94 = 15,336/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.56x = 32,732.94 × 15,336
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.56x = 501,992,367.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,992,367.84/23,719.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,163.65

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