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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,816.73, 32,881.95 and 15,333.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,816.73, 32,881.95 and 15,333.56 is: 21,169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,816.73 : 32,881.95 = 15,333.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,816.73/32,881.95 = 15,333.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,816.73x = 32,881.95 × 15,333.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,816.73x = 504,197,188.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,197,188.83/23,816.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,169.87

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