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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,176.65, 32,010.06 and 15,609.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,176.65, 32,010.06 and 15,609.84 is: 21,559.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,176.65 : 32,010.06 = 15,609.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,176.65/32,010.06 = 15,609.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,176.65x = 32,010.06 × 15,609.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,176.65x = 499,671,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 499,671,914.99/23,176.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,559.28

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