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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,826.11, 32,866.61 and 15,329.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,826.11, 32,866.61 and 15,329.30 is: 21,145.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,826.11 : 32,866.61 = 15,329.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,826.11/32,866.61 = 15,329.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,826.11x = 32,866.61 × 15,329.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,826.11x = 503,821,883.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,821,883.69/23,826.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.79

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