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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.37, 32,896.32 and 15,347.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.37, 32,896.32 and 15,347.27 is: 21,159.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.37 : 32,896.32 = 15,347.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.37/32,896.32 = 15,347.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.37x = 32,896.32 × 15,347.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.37x = 504,868,705.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,868,705.05/23,860.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,159.30

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