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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,309.36, 32,178.83 and 15,795.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,309.36, 32,178.83 and 15,795.39 is: 21,805.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,309.36 : 32,178.83 = 15,795.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,309.36/32,178.83 = 15,795.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,309.36x = 32,178.83 × 15,795.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,309.36x = 508,277,169.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,277,169.59/23,309.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,805.71

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