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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,735.98, 32,725.88 and 15,223.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,735.98, 32,725.88 and 15,223.08 is: 20,988.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,735.98 : 32,725.88 = 15,223.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,735.98/32,725.88 = 15,223.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,735.98x = 32,725.88 × 15,223.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,735.98x = 498,188,780.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,188,780.70/23,735.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,988.76

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