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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.39, 32,800.68 and 15,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.39, 32,800.68 and 15,276.24 is: 21,075.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.39 : 32,800.68 = 15,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.39/32,800.68 = 15,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.39x = 32,800.68 × 15,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.39x = 501,071,059.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,071,059.84/23,775.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.20

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