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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,816.69, 32,867.84 and 15,447.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,816.69, 32,867.84 and 15,447.77 is: 21,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,816.69 : 32,867.84 = 15,447.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,816.69/32,867.84 = 15,447.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,816.69x = 32,867.84 × 15,447.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,816.69x = 507,734,832.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,734,832.72/23,816.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,318.45

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