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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,720.06, 32,733.63 and 15,336.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,720.06, 32,733.63 and 15,336.50 is: 21,164.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,720.06 : 32,733.63 = 15,336.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,720.06/32,733.63 = 15,336.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,720.06x = 32,733.63 × 15,336.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,720.06x = 502,019,316.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,019,316.50/23,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,164.34

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