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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752.79, 32,764.56 and 15,686.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,752.79, 32,764.56 and 15,686.52 is: 21,637.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,752.79 : 32,764.56 = 15,686.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,752.79/32,764.56 = 15,686.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,752.79x = 32,764.56 × 15,686.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,752.79x = 513,961,876.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,961,876.39/23,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,637.96

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