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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,209.56, 32,017.55 and 15,646.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,209.56, 32,017.55 and 15,646.32 is: 21,584.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,209.56 : 32,017.55 = 15,646.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,209.56/32,017.55 = 15,646.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,209.56x = 32,017.55 × 15,646.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,209.56x = 500,956,754.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 500,956,754.68/23,209.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,584.07

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