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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,507.82, 32,431.80 and 15,010.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,507.82, 32,431.80 and 15,010.26 is: 20,708.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,507.82 : 32,431.80 = 15,010.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,507.82/32,431.80 = 15,010.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,507.82x = 32,431.80 × 15,010.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,507.82x = 486,809,750.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,809,750.27/23,507.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.42

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