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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.61, 32,997.95 and 15,509.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.61, 32,997.95 and 15,509.53 is: 21,406.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.61 : 32,997.95 = 15,509.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.61/32,997.95 = 15,509.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.61x = 32,997.95 × 15,509.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.61x = 511,782,695.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,782,695.46/23,907.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,406.69

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