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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,774.44, 32,803.30 and 15,281

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,774.44, 32,803.30 and 15,281 is: 21,084.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,774.44 : 32,803.30 = 15,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,774.44/32,803.30 = 15,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,774.44x = 32,803.30 × 15,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,774.44x = 501,267,227.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,267,227.30/23,774.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,084.29

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