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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,750.51, 32,761.41 and 15,684.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,750.51, 32,761.41 and 15,684.26 is: 21,634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,750.51 : 32,761.41 = 15,684.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,750.51/32,761.41 = 15,684.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,750.51x = 32,761.41 × 15,684.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,750.51x = 513,838,308.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,838,308.60/23,750.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,634.84

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