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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,333.83, 32,189.04 and 15,373.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,333.83, 32,189.04 and 15,373.15 is: 21,207.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,333.83 : 32,189.04 = 15,373.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,333.83/32,189.04 = 15,373.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,333.83x = 32,189.04 × 15,373.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,333.83x = 494,846,940.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 494,846,940.28/23,333.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.27

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