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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.17, 32,770.62 and 15,690.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.17, 32,770.62 and 15,690.92 is: 21,644.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.17 : 32,770.62 = 15,690.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.17/32,770.62 = 15,690.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.17x = 32,770.62 × 15,690.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.17x = 514,201,012.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,201,012.92/23,757.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.04

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