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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,745.79, 32,754.91 and 15,679.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,745.79, 32,754.91 and 15,679.52 is: 21,628.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,745.79 : 32,754.91 = 15,679.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,745.79/32,754.91 = 15,679.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,745.79x = 32,754.91 × 15,679.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,745.79x = 513,581,266.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,581,266.44/23,745.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,628.31

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