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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.51, 32,435.26 and 15,010.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.51, 32,435.26 and 15,010.98 is: 20,709.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.51 : 32,435.26 = 15,010.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.51/32,435.26 = 15,010.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.51x = 32,435.26 × 15,010.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.51x = 486,885,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,885,039.15/23,510.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,709.25

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