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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,891.55, 32,974.91 and 15,825.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,891.55, 32,974.91 and 15,825.30 is: 21,841.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,891.55 : 32,974.91 = 15,825.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,891.55/32,974.91 = 15,825.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,891.55x = 32,974.91 × 15,825.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,891.55x = 521,837,823.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 521,837,823.44/23,891.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,841.94

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