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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,510.61, 32,459.31 and 15,563.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,510.61, 32,459.31 and 15,563.97 is: 21,487.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,510.61 : 32,459.31 = 15,563.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,510.61/32,459.31 = 15,563.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,510.61x = 32,459.31 × 15,563.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,510.61x = 505,195,727.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 505,195,727.06/23,510.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,487.99

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