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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,773.50, 32,807.43 and 15,390

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,773.50, 32,807.43 and 15,390 is: 21,238.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,773.50 : 32,807.43 = 15,390 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,773.50/32,807.43 = 15,390/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,773.50x = 32,807.43 × 15,390
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,773.50x = 504,906,347.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,906,347.70/23,773.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.20

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