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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,749.29, 32,759.73 and 15,683.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,749.29, 32,759.73 and 15,683.02 is: 21,633.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,749.29 : 32,759.73 = 15,683.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,749.29/32,759.73 = 15,683.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,749.29x = 32,759.73 × 15,683.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,749.29x = 513,771,418.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,771,418.89/23,749.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,633.13

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