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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,430.77, 32,347.83 and 15,496.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,430.77, 32,347.83 and 15,496.01 is: 21,393.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,430.77 : 32,347.83 = 15,496.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,430.77/32,347.83 = 15,496.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,430.77x = 32,347.83 × 15,496.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,430.77x = 501,262,297.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,262,297.16/23,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,393.33

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