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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.55, 32,902.08 and 15,334.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.55, 32,902.08 and 15,334.34 is: 21,158.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.55 : 32,902.08 = 15,334.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.55/32,902.08 = 15,334.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.55x = 32,902.08 × 15,334.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.55x = 504,531,681.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,531,681.43/23,845.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.32

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