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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,866.83, 32,951.01 and 15,383.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,866.83, 32,951.01 and 15,383.57 is: 21,238.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,866.83 : 32,951.01 = 15,383.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,866.83/32,951.01 = 15,383.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,866.83x = 32,951.01 × 15,383.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,866.83x = 506,904,004.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,904,004.15/23,866.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,238.85

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