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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,508.82, 32,433.18 and 15,011.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,508.82, 32,433.18 and 15,011.26 is: 20,709.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,508.82 : 32,433.18 = 15,011.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,508.82/32,433.18 = 15,011.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,508.82x = 32,433.18 × 15,011.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,508.82x = 486,862,897.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,862,897.61/23,508.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.80

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