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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,722.67, 32,764.86 and 15,751.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,722.67, 32,764.86 and 15,751.05 is: 21,754.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,722.67 : 32,764.86 = 15,751.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,722.67/32,764.86 = 15,751.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,722.67x = 32,764.86 × 15,751.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,722.67x = 516,080,948.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 516,080,948.10/23,722.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,754.76

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