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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,790.89, 32,778.56 and 15,710.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,790.89, 32,778.56 and 15,710.15 is: 21,645.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,790.89 : 32,778.56 = 15,710.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,790.89/32,778.56 = 15,710.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,790.89x = 32,778.56 × 15,710.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,790.89x = 514,956,215.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,956,215.61/23,790.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,645.10

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