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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,766.76, 32,783.78 and 15,266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,766.76, 32,783.78 and 15,266.02 is: 21,057.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,766.76 : 32,783.78 = 15,266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,766.76/32,783.78 = 15,266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,766.76x = 32,783.78 × 15,266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,766.76x = 500,477,841.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,477,841.16/23,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,057.89

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