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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,807.52, 32,867.37 and 15,741.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,807.52, 32,867.37 and 15,741.54 is: 21,731.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,807.52 : 32,867.37 = 15,741.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,807.52/32,867.37 = 15,741.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,807.52x = 32,867.37 × 15,741.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,807.52x = 517,383,019.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 517,383,019.55/23,807.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,731.92

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