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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,769.96, 32,817.48 and 15,275.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,769.96, 32,817.48 and 15,275.88 is: 21,090.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,769.96 : 32,817.48 = 15,275.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,769.96/32,817.48 = 15,275.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,769.96x = 32,817.48 × 15,275.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,769.96x = 501,315,886.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,315,886.38/23,769.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,090.31

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