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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.03, 32,806.47 and 15,704.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.03, 32,806.47 and 15,704.01 is: 21,674.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.03 : 32,806.47 = 15,704.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.03/32,806.47 = 15,704.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.03x = 32,806.47 × 15,704.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.03x = 515,193,132.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,193,132.94/23,769.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,674.98

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