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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,263.77, 32,093.67 and 15,504.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,263.77, 32,093.67 and 15,504.39 is: 21,389.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,263.77 : 32,093.67 = 15,504.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,263.77/32,093.67 = 15,504.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,263.77x = 32,093.67 × 15,504.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,263.77x = 497,592,776.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,592,776.21/23,263.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,389.17

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