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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,794.20, 32,783.13 and 15,713.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,794.20, 32,783.13 and 15,713.51 is: 21,649.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,794.20 : 32,783.13 = 15,713.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,794.20/32,783.13 = 15,713.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,794.20x = 32,783.13 × 15,713.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,794.20x = 515,137,877.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,137,877.17/23,794.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,649.72

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