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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790.63, 32,812.69 and 15,293.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,790.63, 32,812.69 and 15,293.62 is: 21,093.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,790.63 : 32,812.69 = 15,293.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,790.63/32,812.69 = 15,293.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,790.63x = 32,812.69 × 15,293.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,790.63x = 501,824,878.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,824,878.88/23,790.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,093.38

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