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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,818.73, 32,884.71 and 15,335.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,818.73, 32,884.71 and 15,335.56 is: 21,172.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,818.73 : 32,884.71 = 15,335.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,818.73/32,884.71 = 15,335.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,818.73x = 32,884.71 × 15,335.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,818.73x = 504,305,443.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,305,443.29/23,818.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,172.64

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