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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.67, 32,819.04 and 15,305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.67, 32,819.04 and 15,305.85 is: 21,112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.67 : 32,819.04 = 15,305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.67/32,819.04 = 15,305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.67x = 32,819.04 × 15,305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.67x = 502,323,303.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,323,303.38/23,792.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.52

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