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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790.26, 32,777.70 and 15,709.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,790.26, 32,777.70 and 15,709.57 is: 21,644.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,790.26 : 32,777.70 = 15,709.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,790.26/32,777.70 = 15,709.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,790.26x = 32,777.70 × 15,709.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,790.26x = 514,923,431.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,923,431.73/23,790.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,644.29

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