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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,828.08, 32,877.30 and 15,874.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,828.08, 32,877.30 and 15,874.60 is: 21,903.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,828.08 : 32,877.30 = 15,874.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,828.08/32,877.30 = 15,874.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,828.08x = 32,877.30 × 15,874.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,828.08x = 521,913,986.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,913,986.58/23,828.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.32

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