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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.17, 32,936.22 and 15,899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.17, 32,936.22 and 15,899.49 is: 21,947.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.17 : 32,936.22 = 15,899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.17/32,936.22 = 15,899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.17x = 32,936.22 × 15,899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.17x = 523,669,100.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,669,100.53/23,860.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,947.42

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