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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,486.63, 32,407.56 and 15,524.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,486.63, 32,407.56 and 15,524.60 is: 21,421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,486.63 : 32,407.56 = 15,524.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,486.63/32,407.56 = 15,524.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,486.63x = 32,407.56 × 15,524.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,486.63x = 503,114,243.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 503,114,243.94/23,486.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,421.31

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