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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,906.90, 32,972.99 and 15,410.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,906.90, 32,972.99 and 15,410.41 is: 21,254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,906.90 : 32,972.99 = 15,410.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,906.90/32,972.99 = 15,410.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,906.90x = 32,972.99 × 15,410.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,906.90x = 508,127,222.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,127,222.02/23,906.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,254.41

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