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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,275.23, 32,097.48 and 15,635.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,275.23, 32,097.48 and 15,635.79 is: 21,562.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,275.23 : 32,097.48 = 15,635.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,275.23/32,097.48 = 15,635.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,275.23x = 32,097.48 × 15,635.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,275.23x = 501,869,456.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 501,869,456.81/23,275.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,562.38

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