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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,819.73, 32,886.09 and 15,336.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,819.73, 32,886.09 and 15,336.56 is: 21,174.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,819.73 : 32,886.09 = 15,336.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,819.73/32,886.09 = 15,336.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,819.73x = 32,886.09 × 15,336.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,819.73x = 504,359,492.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,359,492.45/23,819.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,174.02

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