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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,788.08, 32,812.70 and 15,301.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,788.08, 32,812.70 and 15,301.26 is: 21,106.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,788.08 : 32,812.70 = 15,301.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,788.08/32,812.70 = 15,301.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,788.08x = 32,812.70 × 15,301.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,788.08x = 502,075,654.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,075,654.00/23,788.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,106.19

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