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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,768.61, 32,791.33 and 15,269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,768.61, 32,791.33 and 15,269.55 is: 21,065.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,768.61 : 32,791.33 = 15,269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,768.61/32,791.33 = 15,269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,768.61x = 32,791.33 × 15,269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,768.61x = 500,708,749.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,708,749.12/23,768.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,065.97

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