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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,861.80, 32,914.56 and 15,361.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,861.80, 32,914.56 and 15,361.12 is: 21,188.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,861.80 : 32,914.56 = 15,361.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,861.80/32,914.56 = 15,361.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,861.80x = 32,914.56 × 15,361.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,861.80x = 505,604,505.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,604,505.91/23,861.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,188.87

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