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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,782.96, 32,835.56 and 15,289.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,782.96, 32,835.56 and 15,289.04 is: 21,108.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,782.96 : 32,835.56 = 15,289.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,782.96/32,835.56 = 15,289.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,782.96x = 32,835.56 × 15,289.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,782.96x = 502,024,190.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,024,190.26/23,782.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,108.57

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