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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,303.78, 32,148.99 and 15,747.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,303.78, 32,148.99 and 15,747.36 is: 21,724.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,303.78 : 32,148.99 = 15,747.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,303.78/32,148.99 = 15,747.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,303.78x = 32,148.99 × 15,747.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,303.78x = 506,261,719.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,261,719.17/23,303.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,724.45

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