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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,804.61, 32,835.42 and 15,317.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,804.61, 32,835.42 and 15,317.76 is: 21,128.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,804.61 : 32,835.42 = 15,317.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,804.61/32,835.42 = 15,317.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,804.61x = 32,835.42 × 15,317.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,804.61x = 502,965,083.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,965,083.06/23,804.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.89

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