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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,795.09, 32,822.34 and 15,308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,795.09, 32,822.34 and 15,308.25 is: 21,115.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,795.09 : 32,822.34 = 15,308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,795.09/32,822.34 = 15,308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,795.09x = 32,822.34 × 15,308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,795.09x = 502,452,586.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,452,586.31/23,795.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,115.81

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