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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,765.83, 32,767.06 and 15,252.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,765.83, 32,767.06 and 15,252.93 is: 21,029.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,765.83 : 32,767.06 = 15,252.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,765.83/32,767.06 = 15,252.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,765.83x = 32,767.06 × 15,252.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,765.83x = 499,793,672.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,793,672.49/23,765.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,029.93

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