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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.05, 32,901.39 and 15,333.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.05, 32,901.39 and 15,333.84 is: 21,157.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.05 : 32,901.39 = 15,333.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.05/32,901.39 = 15,333.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.05x = 32,901.39 × 15,333.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.05x = 504,504,650.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,504,650.04/23,845.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,157.63

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