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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,725.50, 32,741.73 and 15,356.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,725.50, 32,741.73 and 15,356.58 is: 21,192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,725.50 : 32,741.73 = 15,356.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,725.50/32,741.73 = 15,356.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,725.50x = 32,741.73 × 15,356.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,725.50x = 502,800,996.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,800,996.08/23,725.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,192.43

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