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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,824.56, 32,862.24 and 15,313.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,824.56, 32,862.24 and 15,313.28 is: 21,122.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,824.56 : 32,862.24 = 15,313.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,824.56/32,862.24 = 15,313.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,824.56x = 32,862.24 × 15,313.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,824.56x = 503,228,682.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,228,682.55/23,824.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,122.27

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