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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,816.52, 32,847.84 and 15,319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,816.52, 32,847.84 and 15,319.62 is: 21,128.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,816.52 : 32,847.84 = 15,319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,816.52/32,847.84 = 15,319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,816.52x = 32,847.84 × 15,319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,816.52x = 503,216,426.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,216,426.62/23,816.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,128.88

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