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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,845.89, 32,922.45 and 15,351.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,845.89, 32,922.45 and 15,351.15 is: 21,194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,845.89 : 32,922.45 = 15,351.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,845.89/32,922.45 = 15,351.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,845.89x = 32,922.45 × 15,351.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,845.89x = 505,397,468.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,397,468.32/23,845.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,194.32

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