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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,887.82, 32,974.26 and 15,927.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,887.82, 32,974.26 and 15,927.14 is: 21,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,887.82 : 32,974.26 = 15,927.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,887.82/32,974.26 = 15,927.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,887.82x = 32,974.26 × 15,927.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,887.82x = 525,185,655.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,185,655.42/23,887.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.50

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