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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.59, 32,835.40 and 15,317.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.59, 32,835.40 and 15,317.74 is: 21,128.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.59 : 32,835.40 = 15,317.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.59/32,835.40 = 15,317.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.59x = 32,835.40 × 15,317.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.59x = 502,964,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,964,165.83/23,804.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.87

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