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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,759.71, 32,758.59 and 15,246.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,759.71, 32,758.59 and 15,246.81 is: 21,021.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,759.71 : 32,758.59 = 15,246.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,759.71/32,758.59 = 15,246.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,759.71x = 32,758.59 × 15,246.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,759.71x = 499,464,054.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,464,054.77/23,759.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,021.47

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