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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,476.64, 32,411.76 and 15,525.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,476.64, 32,411.76 and 15,525.68 is: 21,434.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,476.64 : 32,411.76 = 15,525.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,476.64/32,411.76 = 15,525.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,476.64x = 32,411.76 × 15,525.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,476.64x = 503,214,614.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,214,614.00/23,476.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,434.69

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