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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,349.50, 32,212.02 and 15,793.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,349.50, 32,212.02 and 15,793.04 is: 21,787.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,349.50 : 32,212.02 = 15,793.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,349.50/32,212.02 = 15,793.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,349.50x = 32,212.02 × 15,793.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,349.50x = 508,725,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,725,720.34/23,349.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,787.44

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