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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751.54, 32,762.82 and 15,685.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,751.54, 32,762.82 and 15,685.26 is: 21,636.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,751.54 : 32,762.82 = 15,685.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,751.54/32,762.82 = 15,685.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,751.54x = 32,762.82 × 15,685.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,751.54x = 513,893,350.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,893,350.03/23,751.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,636.21

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