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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,884.61, 32,975.52 and 15,389.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,884.61, 32,975.52 and 15,389.74 is: 21,247.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,884.61 : 32,975.52 = 15,389.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,884.61/32,975.52 = 15,389.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,884.61x = 32,975.52 × 15,389.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,884.61x = 507,484,514.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,484,514.29/23,884.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,247.34

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