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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,775.64, 32,801.03 and 15,276.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,775.64, 32,801.03 and 15,276.49 is: 21,075.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,775.64 : 32,801.03 = 15,276.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,775.64/32,801.03 = 15,276.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,775.64x = 32,801.03 × 15,276.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,775.64x = 501,084,530.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,084,530.40/23,775.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,075.54

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