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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.25, 32,799.68 and 15,816.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.25, 32,799.68 and 15,816.82 is: 21,822.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.25 : 32,799.68 = 15,816.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.25/32,799.68 = 15,816.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.25x = 32,799.68 × 15,816.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.25x = 518,786,634.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 518,786,634.62/23,773.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,822.28

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