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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,719.77, 32,759.10 and 15,795.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,719.77, 32,759.10 and 15,795.54 is: 21,815.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,719.77 : 32,759.10 = 15,795.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,719.77/32,759.10 = 15,795.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,719.77x = 32,759.10 × 15,795.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,719.77x = 517,447,674.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,447,674.41/23,719.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,815.04

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