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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,797.59, 32,825.77 and 15,310.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,797.59, 32,825.77 and 15,310.77 is: 21,119.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,797.59 : 32,825.77 = 15,310.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,797.59/32,825.77 = 15,310.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,797.59x = 32,825.77 × 15,310.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,797.59x = 502,587,814.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,587,814.54/23,797.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,119.27

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