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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,433.69, 32,326.39 and 15,877.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,433.69, 32,326.39 and 15,877.44 is: 21,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,433.69 : 32,326.39 = 15,877.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,433.69/32,326.39 = 15,877.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,433.69x = 32,326.39 × 15,877.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,433.69x = 513,260,317.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,260,317.64/23,433.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,902.67

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