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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,907.90, 32,970.26 and 15,296.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,907.90, 32,970.26 and 15,296.81 is: 21,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,907.90 : 32,970.26 = 15,296.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,907.90/32,970.26 = 15,296.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,907.90x = 32,970.26 × 15,296.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,907.90x = 504,339,561.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,339,561.54/23,907.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,095.10

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