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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,729.57, 32,753.64 and 15,669.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,729.57, 32,753.64 and 15,669.11 is: 21,627.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,729.57 : 32,753.64 = 15,669.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,729.57/32,753.64 = 15,669.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,729.57x = 32,753.64 × 15,669.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,729.57x = 513,220,388.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,220,388.06/23,729.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,627.88

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