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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.79, 32,753.53 and 15,678.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.79, 32,753.53 and 15,678.52 is: 21,626.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.79 : 32,753.53 = 15,678.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.79/32,753.53 = 15,678.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.79x = 32,753.53 × 15,678.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.79x = 513,526,812.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,526,812.89/23,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,626.93

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