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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,748.80, 32,759.06 and 15,682.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,748.80, 32,759.06 and 15,682.52 is: 21,632.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,748.80 : 32,759.06 = 15,682.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,748.80/32,759.06 = 15,682.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,748.80x = 32,759.06 × 15,682.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,748.80x = 513,744,613.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,744,613.63/23,748.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,632.45

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