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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,823.61, 32,849.65 and 15,198.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,823.61, 32,849.65 and 15,198.28 is: 20,956.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,823.61 : 32,849.65 = 15,198.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,823.61/32,849.65 = 15,198.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,823.61x = 32,849.65 × 15,198.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,823.61x = 499,258,102.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,258,102.61/23,823.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,956.45

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