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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,792.83, 32,819.24 and 15,306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,792.83, 32,819.24 and 15,306 is: 21,112.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,792.83 : 32,819.24 = 15,306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,792.83/32,819.24 = 15,306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,792.83x = 32,819.24 × 15,306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,792.83x = 502,331,210.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,331,210.91/23,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,112.72

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