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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,787.08, 32,811.32 and 15,300.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,787.08, 32,811.32 and 15,300.26 is: 21,104.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,787.08 : 32,811.32 = 15,300.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,787.08/32,811.32 = 15,300.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,787.08x = 32,811.32 × 15,300.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,787.08x = 502,021,847.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,021,847.22/23,787.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,104.81

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