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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,975.03, 32,952.78 and 15,793.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 21,975.03, 32,952.78 and 15,793.11 is: 23,682.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    21,975.03 : 32,952.78 = 15,793.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    21,975.03/32,952.78 = 15,793.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    21,975.03x = 32,952.78 × 15,793.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    21,975.03x = 520,426,879.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 520,426,879.35/21,975.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,682.65

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