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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,755.76, 32,753.16 and 15,242.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,755.76, 32,753.16 and 15,242.86 is: 21,016.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,755.76 : 32,753.16 = 15,242.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,755.76/32,753.16 = 15,242.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,755.76x = 32,753.16 × 15,242.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,755.76x = 499,251,781.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,251,781.26/23,755.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.03

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