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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,744.93, 32,754.32 and 15,115.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,744.93, 32,754.32 and 15,115.16 is: 20,850.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,744.93 : 32,754.32 = 15,115.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,744.93/32,754.32 = 15,115.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,744.93x = 32,754.32 × 15,115.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,744.93x = 495,086,623.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,086,623.72/23,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,850.20

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