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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,847.30, 32,904.49 and 15,336.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,847.30, 32,904.49 and 15,336.09 is: 21,160.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,847.30 : 32,904.49 = 15,336.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,847.30/32,904.49 = 15,336.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,847.30x = 32,904.49 × 15,336.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,847.30x = 504,626,220.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,626,220.04/23,847.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,160.73

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