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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,810.98, 32,849.92 and 15,311.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,810.98, 32,849.92 and 15,311.96 is: 21,124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,810.98 : 32,849.92 = 15,311.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,810.98/32,849.92 = 15,311.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,810.98x = 32,849.92 × 15,311.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,810.98x = 502,996,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,996,661.04/23,810.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,124.57

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