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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,805.07, 32,833.93 and 15,729.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,805.07, 32,833.93 and 15,729.37 is: 21,695.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,805.07 : 32,833.93 = 15,729.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,805.07/32,833.93 = 15,729.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,805.07x = 32,833.93 × 15,729.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,805.07x = 516,456,912.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,456,912.12/23,805.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,695.25

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