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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,809.29, 32,860.46 and 15,199.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,809.29, 32,860.46 and 15,199.19 is: 20,977.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,809.29 : 32,860.46 = 15,199.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,809.29/32,860.46 = 15,199.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,809.29x = 32,860.46 × 15,199.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,809.29x = 499,452,375.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,452,375.03/23,809.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,977.21

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