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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,893.62, 32,987.94 and 15,398.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,893.62, 32,987.94 and 15,398.74 is: 21,259.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,893.62 : 32,987.94 = 15,398.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,893.62/32,987.94 = 15,398.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,893.62x = 32,987.94 × 15,398.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,893.62x = 507,972,711.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,972,711.20/23,893.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,259.76

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