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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.39, 32,445.77 and 15,538.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.39, 32,445.77 and 15,538.77 is: 21,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.39 : 32,445.77 = 15,538.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.39/32,445.77 = 15,538.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.39x = 32,445.77 × 15,538.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.39x = 504,167,279.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,167,279.81/23,510.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.45

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