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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,547.81, 32,473.61 and 15,467.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,547.81, 32,473.61 and 15,467.15 is: 21,329.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,547.81 : 32,473.61 = 15,467.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,547.81/32,473.61 = 15,467.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,547.81x = 32,473.61 × 15,467.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,547.81x = 502,274,258.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,274,258.76/23,547.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.97

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