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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.49, 32,767.47 and 15,252.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.49, 32,767.47 and 15,252.35 is: 21,041.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.49 : 32,767.47 = 15,252.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.49/32,767.47 = 15,252.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.49x = 32,767.47 × 15,252.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.49x = 499,780,757.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,780,757.22/23,752.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,041.20

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