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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.03, 32,917.43 and 15,360.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.03, 32,917.43 and 15,360.11 is: 21,189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.03 : 32,917.43 = 15,360.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.03/32,917.43 = 15,360.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.03x = 32,917.43 × 15,360.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.03x = 505,615,104.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,615,104.33/23,861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,189.99

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