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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,808.83, 32,846.84 and 15,309.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,808.83, 32,846.84 and 15,309.61 is: 21,121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,808.83 : 32,846.84 = 15,309.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,808.83/32,846.84 = 15,309.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,808.83x = 32,846.84 × 15,309.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,808.83x = 502,872,310.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,872,310.13/23,808.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,121.25

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