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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,817.73, 32,883.33 and 15,334.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,817.73, 32,883.33 and 15,334.56 is: 21,171.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,817.73 : 32,883.33 = 15,334.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,817.73/32,883.33 = 15,334.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,817.73x = 32,883.33 × 15,334.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,817.73x = 504,251,232.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,251,232.47/23,817.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,171.25

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