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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,248.76, 32,053.59 and 15,057.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,248.76, 32,053.59 and 15,057.90 is: 20,760.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,248.76 : 32,053.59 = 15,057.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,248.76/32,053.59 = 15,057.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,248.76x = 32,053.59 × 15,057.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,248.76x = 482,659,752.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,659,752.86/23,248.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.67

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