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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.62, 32,996.22 and 15,404.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.62, 32,996.22 and 15,404.74 is: 21,268.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.62 : 32,996.22 = 15,404.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.62/32,996.22 = 15,404.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.62x = 32,996.22 × 15,404.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.62x = 508,298,190.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,298,190.08/23,899.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,268.04

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