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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,553.77, 32,496.02 and 15,060.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,553.77, 32,496.02 and 15,060.86 is: 20,778.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,553.77 : 32,496.02 = 15,060.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,553.77/32,496.02 = 15,060.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,553.77x = 32,496.02 × 15,060.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,553.77x = 489,418,007.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 489,418,007.78/23,553.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.75

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