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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,813.96, 32,852.66 and 15,314.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,813.96, 32,852.66 and 15,314.51 is: 21,127.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,813.96 : 32,852.66 = 15,314.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,813.96/32,852.66 = 15,314.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,813.96x = 32,852.66 × 15,314.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,813.96x = 503,122,149.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,122,149.26/23,813.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,127.20

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