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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,757.76, 32,755.92 and 15,244.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,757.76, 32,755.92 and 15,244.86 is: 21,018.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,757.76 : 32,755.92 = 15,244.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,757.76/32,755.92 = 15,244.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,757.76x = 32,755.92 × 15,244.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,757.76x = 499,359,414.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,359,414.57/23,757.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,018.79

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