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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,860.53, 32,916.74 and 15,359.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,860.53, 32,916.74 and 15,359.60 is: 21,189.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,860.53 : 32,916.74 = 15,359.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,860.53/32,916.74 = 15,359.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,860.53x = 32,916.74 × 15,359.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,860.53x = 505,587,965.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,587,965.20/23,860.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.30

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