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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,293.99, 32,108.25 and 15,737.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,293.99, 32,108.25 and 15,737.95 is: 21,693.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,293.99 : 32,108.25 = 15,737.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,293.99/32,108.25 = 15,737.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,293.99x = 32,108.25 × 15,737.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,293.99x = 505,318,033.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,318,033.09/23,293.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,693.06

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