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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,747.76, 32,757.63 and 15,681.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,747.76, 32,757.63 and 15,681.49 is: 21,631.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,747.76 : 32,757.63 = 15,681.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,747.76/32,757.63 = 15,681.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,747.76x = 32,757.63 × 15,681.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,747.76x = 513,688,447.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,688,447.27/23,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,631.03

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