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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,802.24, 32,834.88 and 15,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,802.24, 32,834.88 and 15,421.44 is: 21,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,802.24 : 32,834.88 = 15,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,802.24/32,834.88 = 15,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,802.24x = 32,834.88 × 15,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,802.24x = 506,361,131.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,361,131.83/23,802.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.68

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