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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.74, 32,788.74 and 15,267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.74, 32,788.74 and 15,267.68 is: 21,063.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.74 : 32,788.74 = 15,267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.74/32,788.74 = 15,267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.74x = 32,788.74 × 15,267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.74x = 500,607,825.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,607,825.98/23,766.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.38

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