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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,495.72, 32,426.64 and 15,005.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,495.72, 32,426.64 and 15,005.64 is: 20,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,495.72 : 32,426.64 = 15,005.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,495.72/32,426.64 = 15,005.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,495.72x = 32,426.64 × 15,005.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,495.72x = 486,582,486.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,582,486.25/23,495.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.41

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