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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.50, 32,783.13 and 15,386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.50, 32,783.13 and 15,386.58 is: 21,233.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.50 : 32,783.13 = 15,386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.50/32,783.13 = 15,386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.50x = 32,783.13 × 15,386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.50x = 504,420,252.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,420,252.40/23,755.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,233.83

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