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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,796.28, 32,823.96 and 15,309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,796.28, 32,823.96 and 15,309.45 is: 21,117.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,796.28 : 32,823.96 = 15,309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,796.28/32,823.96 = 15,309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,796.28x = 32,823.96 × 15,309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,796.28x = 502,516,610.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,516,610.30/23,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,117.44

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