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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,488.76, 32,415.99 and 15,517.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,488.76, 32,415.99 and 15,517.01 is: 21,414.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,488.76 : 32,415.99 = 15,517.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,488.76/32,415.99 = 15,517.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,488.76x = 32,415.99 × 15,517.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,488.76x = 502,999,240.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 502,999,240.99/23,488.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,414.47

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