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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,338, 32,195.32 and 15,786.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,338, 32,195.32 and 15,786.96 is: 21,778.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,338 : 32,195.32 = 15,786.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,338/32,195.32 = 15,786.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,338x = 32,195.32 × 15,786.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,338x = 508,266,229.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,266,229.03/23,338
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,778.48

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